I Started a Newspaper in Ancient Times

(The court intrigue arc is complete.) The new emperor ascended the throne with the support of two powerful ministers. When rewarding those who had helped him, he naturally remembered his younger brother, Prince Yi Li Li, who had only cheered from the sidelines. But, to everyone's surprise, Li Li wanted no real power, no lavish salary, no gold, no silver, and no beautiful women. He only wanted to return to his old job and put out a proper little newspaper, entertaining people with something fresh and fun. Everyone laughed at Prince Yi for being stupid and hopelessly spoiled, but they let him do as he pleased. The little newspaper covered everything from daily life in the imperial palace to the gossip of ordinary families. It was just for fun, and no one took it seriously. That was until a murder case made the front page. The paper followed up for several issues, dug up secrets, and exposed an important court official, causing a sensation throughout the city. Only then did people realize how important the little newspaper was! As memorials piled up on the emperor's desk like snowflakes, with ministers all calling for the paper to be taken back and placed under the jurisdiction of the Six Ministries, the great general returned victorious after three years of war and reclaimed territory! Before anyone could react, the little newspaper underwent a complete transformation overnight, becoming a celebrity gossip sheet. Every page was filled with the great general's heroic bearing. It was clear to see how much of a fanboy the prince was. The emperor helplessly watched his younger brother rush toward the great general's residence like a bee toward honey. Facing the empress dowager's gloomy expression, the emperor said with a headache, "Mother, I really have no reason to send Fan Zhiyuan away for a few more years..." Reader's guide: This is a fictional setting, and the court intrigue is written in a serious style. Please don't try to match it to any historical dynasty. If it doesn't line up, it's an invented detail. If it isn't to your taste, click the X in the upper-right corner. Don't force yourself to keep reading. The author's intelligence is below average and my writing skills are limited. If anything bothers you, please just laugh it off. Coming soon: Historical fantasy, "I Am an Ancient Divine Herb" Xiaole transmigrated into a plant, and not just any plant: he was an ancient divine herb that would surely send the entire cultivation world into a frenzy if he appeared. Unfortunately, just after turning human, he incurred a karmic debt. His creditor was Shen Yizhi, a Lingjian Sect disciple of extraordinary talent who was possessed by a demonic seed and had little time left to live. Everyone was hoping he'd die soon so they could divide up his estate. Xiaole: "It's fine. As long as I'm here, Senior Brother won't be able to die even if he wants to!" The divine weapon Dragon's Cry was coveted by all under heaven. Shen Yizhi: "I wonder if my junior brother would be interested in this sect treasure?" So Xiaole outshone all the talented young cultivators, took up the Dragon's Cry sword, and modestly said, "Sorry, I'll gladly accept it." The six great sects looked at his cultivation method, which was exactly the same as Shen Yizhi's: "..." The demonic spirit was a sacred object of the demon lair. Refining it could make one a Demon Venerable. Shen Yizhi: "I wonder if my junior brother would be interested in this demonic spirit?" So Xiaole happily absorbed the entire demonic spirit and modestly said, "Sorry, I'll gladly accept it." The demon generals, intimidated by Shen Yizhi's swordsmanship: "...Weren't you supposed to die young?" At last, the transmigrator who had the protagonist's script from The Immortal and Demon Chronicles successfully met Xiaole. The moment he saw Shen Yizhi, he was overcome with excitement and earnestly pleaded, "Brother, please make sure your senior brother holds on. I can't be the savior of the world! Please let this legendary figure take the lead, okay?" The original novel once said: If Shen Yizhi hadn't died young, he would have been the greatest person under heaven! Xiaole looked eagerly at Shen Yizhi. "Senior Brother, I'm pretty interested in being the savior of the world, too." Shen Yizhi smiled faintly and nodded. "All right." But saving the world was no easy task, and greed was a formidable foe. When Xiaole's true form as a divine herb was exposed, Shen Yizhi finally rose from his wheelchair. Facing millions of pursuers, he swept his sword across them, his eyes full of disdain. "If you want to hurt him, you'll have to step over me first!" Theme: Expose corrupt officials of ancient times and bring clarity back to government.