All Under Heaven Is Yours

[Seme-focused, political intrigue, sapiosexual romance, no melodrama, no clichés, written on a whim, bedtime reading] Blurb: In his previous life, Bai Yixiang gave everything for his country. After his death, however, his descendants dragged his name through the mud, turning him into a notorious villain remembered for generations. Reborn, he finally saw the light. To hell with getting married, having children, and bringing honor to the family. This time, he would serve a truly great emperor, build a peaceful and prosperous age with his own hands, and earn an impeccable name for the ages! He chose Zhao Xuan, the second prince, who had been attacked by the entire court for his “fondness for men” and ultimately took his own life by poison. Bai Yixiang: No big deal. I can “make him straight” before putting him on the throne. Years later, Zhao Xuan ascended the throne. His three thousand consorts were little more than decorations; night after night, he stayed at the chancellor's residence, warming Bai Yixiang's cold hands and feet. Zhao Xuan, his gaze burning: “Sir, the realm is yours, and you are mine.” Bai Yixiang, narrowing his eyes slightly: “...Something about this script seems off.” [Reading Guide] 1. A sickly, beautiful strategist who only wants to be remembered in the history books, the seme × A brilliant, ambitious, handsome and devoted emperor who plans every move, the uke. 2. Two strong leads, 1v1, mutual devotion, mutual respect. 3. Fictional historical setting inspired by the Wei-Jin period, with a plot focused on political intrigue. 4. The seme is a sickly straight man in the early chapters. The uke thinks he's the seme the whole time. 5. “The realm as a bride price” means the uke offers the seme the realm as his bride price. 6. The seme is beautiful, but the uke is handsome too, with gorgeous eyes. Don't read if that's not your thing. The author likes slim, lean ukes with narrow waists and slender legs, not bulky, muscular ones. Don't read if that's not your thing. 7. For plot reasons, the uke will have consorts after ascending the throne, but they are only for show. Don't read if that's not your thing. 8. Other than younger-man romances, the author isn't especially attached to any trope. I only care about whether it makes sense for the plot and whether I like it. I can't cater to every preference, and there may be things you dislike, so please consider carefully before reading. Next novel, now updating The Plaything Seme-focused / younger man / two strong leads / seme raised by the uke Upcoming novels Twin Fiends; The World Is Turning Fuzzy, and I Have Severe Allergies Theme: Let history judge the merits and failings of the past