In a male-oriented novel called "The Empire's Path to Hegemony," the male lead, Prince Rui, is a man of striking elegance and ruthless methods, admired by every young woman in the capital.
In almost every male-oriented novel, countless supporting female characters fall head over heels for the male lead. Among them, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Cheng'en is one of his most devoted admirers. She pours her heart into winning his love, exhausting every scheme and trick.
But the male lead can ultimately belong only to the heroine.
After he ascends the throne, the new emperor orders the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Cheng'en executed, simply because she once clashed with the heroine.
When Qin Xian opens her eyes, she discovers that she has transmigrated into the doomed supporting female character.
The male lead's love? She doesn't want it!
Competing with the fake heiress for affection? Wouldn't eating, drinking, and having fun be better?
After transmigrating, Qin Xian slacks off, wanting nothing more than to eat well, sleep well, and look beautiful every day. Who would have guessed... fate still had a big surprise in store for her?
After an indescribable accident, Qin Xian tumbles into a man's arms. Within days, she is summoned to the palace, where she becomes the emperor's most favored consort.
And that man is none other than the current emperor.
On the day she becomes the most exalted woman beneath heaven, Qin Xian finally realizes: So... after giving up on the male lead, I became his stepmother instead?
Theme: Life is full of surprises.
