I Write Novels in the Eastern Palace

One-line summary: The whole court keeps urging me to write. [Blurb] Zhou Chengyi transmigrates into a book. The good news is that he has become the crown prince of a kingdom. Though his mother died young, his maternal uncle, the commander-in-chief, protects him. He grew up in luxury and enjoys a secure position. As long as he doesn't bring about his own ruin, he's guaranteed to be the next ruler. The bad news is that the crown prince is actually a sacrificial cannon-fodder character, and his good days are already over. His maternal uncle is accused of treason, and after being deposed, he is confined in the Eastern Palace. In six months, he'll starve to death, adding a dramatic new chapter to the royal family's ways of dying. Zhou Chengyi's timing couldn't be worse. In the morning, he was enjoying songs and dances; by evening, he was eating prison food. When he saw his prison meals getting more and more perfunctory, he picked up his old means of making a living so he wouldn't starve to death: writing novels. - Content warnings: 1. Love develops over time; 2. Near-perfect looks and bone structure do not mean femininity; 3. Comments that raise concerns about imagined scenes that weren't written will be deleted; 4. All comments with some basis are welcome. Personal attacks are not. That's all. Thanks to all the lovely readers who have bookmarked, commented, sent gifts, and given nutrient solutions. Mwah~~ Coming soon: The Layabout Side Character and the Villains Debut in a Boy Band 1. Zheng Yu is a layabout. He agreed to join a boy-band audition show for five thousand yuan, expecting to be eliminated in the first round without even getting screen time. Before filming began in isolation, he accidentally bumped his head and awakened to the truth: this world is made up of countless novels, and the show's contestants include every major villain. Contestant One is as radiant and refined as moonlight, but is actually an ancient great demon reborn. He's vicious and cunning, and his true form is terrifying. He's the mastermind behind the scenes in a supernatural fantasy novel. Contestant Two is gentle and refined, but is actually a fragment of the soul of a sealed evil god. He feeds on human malice and is determined to restore the former glory of his dark kingdom. Contestant Three is sweet and adorable, but is actually a fake young master from a wealthy family. In his previous life, he was ruined and destitute. Though he seems to swallow his pride and yield after being reborn, he's really a top-tier green tea schemer. "Well, this has been a pleasure." The layabout Zheng Yu packed his bags without a word, booked a flight, and planned to make a swift exit as soon as the first group performance ended. But the first performance came and went, then the second... Zheng Yu not only stayed, but made it to the finals and debuted in a group with the villainous big shots! Zheng Yu: ? 2. When Zheng Yu first learned that he was trapped in a den of villains, he was inevitably cautious, wanting only to survive until he could go home. Then one morning, he found a tiny orange kitten tangled in a ball of yarn in his room. The kitten opened its mouth and spoke in the voice of Villain One: "Stop staring and come help me get untangled!" Zheng Yu: ? You call this a ferocious beast? When the first episode of the show went live, the contestants were asked to repost it for publicity. Zheng Yu passed by the dance studio and saw Villain Two sitting there like an old man on the subway, staring at... an old-fashioned phone. He waved Zheng Yu over. "Hey, Xiao Zheng, how do I sign up for Weibo?" Zheng Yu: ... Just how long were you sealed away? For the first group performance, Zheng Yu was assigned to the same team as Villain Three. Almost everyone in their group was at the bottom of Class F. The other groups were already dancing in perfect sync, while their singing was awful and their choreography a complete mess. Villain Three stormed out, his face dark with anger. A moment later, he returned with his hair damp from the shower. "Give me one night. I'll redo the choreography and arrangement. With me here, we'll definitely advance." Zheng Yu: . Are fake young masters all this hardworking these days? Theme: Face adversity bravely, persevere, and strive to improve.