The Tyrant with a Lovesick Obsession Helps Me Rebel

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Blurb

The emperor died, and the King of You, who had been branded an ill omen from the moment he was born, ascended the throne. The new emperor was devastatingly handsome, and ruthless in his methods.

They say the Meng family was a house of loyal patriots, but when they opened the Tongguan Pass they were guarding to the Prince of Zhao's rebel forces, the whole family was executed.

Ji Xingwu had accepted the reputation of tyrant, until one day he woke up to discover he had become the youngest son of the Meng family, fleeing for his life, and had also gained an older sister who wasn't really his...

Ming Chan escaped with her eight-year-old younger brother, Meng Fu. Carrying their father's dying instructions and the military tally, the two set off for Zhangzhou to seek refuge with the Prince of Yan.

With little money to spare, Ming Chan carefully counted the few coins in her pocket, calculating how many steamed buns they could afford.

Tears in her eyes, she gnawed on a bun and said to Meng Fu,

"Don't worry, little brother. One day, I'll lead you back to the capital and take the tyrant's life, so our adoptive father can rest in peace."

Ji Xingwu kept a straight face. Don't worry. When the time comes, I'll make sure you join him.

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Later, Ji Xingwu finally returned to his own time.

The palace was silent, empty, and cold.

He gently ran his fingers over the golden throne. It shouldn't be just him here.

Bronze vessels and jade stones, gold and jewels.

If A Chan liked them, he would offer them to her with both hands.

If he was a tyrant, then he ought to have a wicked queen.

If she liked, she could tear silk for fun and smash jade just to hear it ring.

He'd never regretted anything in his life, except destroying the Meng family and making her hate him so much.

He sat in the great hall, smiling as he waited for someone to walk right into his trap.

"A Chan, when are you coming to kill me? You can't go back on your word."

P.S.

(1.) This story was originally titled After Destroying the Traitorous Family, I Regretted It. One-line summary: His Majesty wiped out my whole family, then said I was the one in his heart? [Ponders]

(2.) Ming Chan is the Meng family's adopted daughter. The male lead destroyed the Meng family. This is a hidden plot point: the Meng family was actually responsible for her father's death.

So, in a way, the male lead did avenge Ming Chan.

(3.) 1v1, both leads are inexperienced, and the male lead suffers.

(4.) Next story to look forward to: She Only Wants to Escape Her Marriage!!!!

Previous completed story:

My Brother and the Crown Prince Swapped Souls. One-line summary: I had a proud and unyielding spirit, and you crushed it all.

Theme: Live optimistically. Even in difficult times, you can laugh every day.