The Fully Leveled Painter's Everyday Life in the Ancient Imperial Exams (Transmigrate into a Book)

[Synopsis One:]

A modern master-level painter transmigrates into the eldest illegitimate granddaughter of an Earl's household, but is forced to disguise herself as a man and becomes the "eldest illegitimate grandson."

The System issues a mission: make sure the male lead ascends the throne.

But the Earl's household has sided with the opposing faction, the capital is in turmoil, and the main branch is eyeing the title with greedy ambition...

Mu Shuyu: This is a tough mission.

Fortunately, Mu Shuyu knows the plot of the original book and has a golden finger. She first maxes out her own skills, then takes the imperial exams and becomes a strategist. With her superb painting skills and far-reaching intellect, she makes a name for herself across the land and successfully helps the male lead ascend the throne.

When she plans to retire after completing her mission, the male lead blocks her way and says he's fallen for her...

Mu Shuyu: But I'm not into men!

[Synopsis Two:]

The System brings Mu Shuyu into a romance novel about power and politics, where she must become someone who appears to be a painter but is actually a strategist.

System: To become an outstanding painter, you need hands that can hold a brush, shoulders that can carry paper, eloquence and exceptional talent...

Mu Shuyu: I only know how to draw comic strips and picture books. Thanks.

System: To become an outstanding strategist, you must loyally devise plans for the male lead, Pei Miaoheng, and work yourself to death for him...

Mu Shuyu: I'm just a cook. I know how to make food. Thanks.

System: ...A strategist who doesn't want to be a painter isn't a good cook!

Mu Shuyu: But you didn't tell me the strategist in this book has to disguise herself as a man, and that I'm currently on the opposing side. The difficulty of helping him is maxed out!

Am I supposed to draw him inspirational comic strips? Tell him eating more radishes will help with his gas?

Pei Miaoheng: That could work.

Mu Shuyu: Go away!!!

In the end, Mu Shuyu becomes an outstanding painter, cook, and empress.

[Mu Shuyu: I worked so hard to paint for you and cook for you. How are you going to repay me?]

[Pei Miaoheng: I have no way to repay you, so I can only offer myself.]

[Reader's Guide]

1. Set in an alternate history with many invented details. No historical nitpicking, and the System has very little presence.

2. In the early story, the female lead disguises herself as a man to win over the male lead. Later, the male lead wins her over.

Theme: Keep striving as long as life goes on. There is always more to learn.