The Tyrant Knows When to Yield

Bai Jiaojiao opened her eyes. The inner hall glittered with gold and jade, and the maids knelt in two trembling rows.

The maid carrying the foot-washing water had a gaze just like the tyrant's, terrifying enough to make you think she wanted to eat someone alive.

But Bai Jiaojiao still won her over with her charm.

The maid not only got jealous on her behalf and fended off the beauties from the other palaces, but was also utterly loyal, taking blades and poisoned wine for her every few days.

Bai Jiaojiao sighed. "Fine, I'll grant her a little dragon baby."

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The tyrant transmigrated into the body of the maid whose throat he had slit.

Holding the foot-washing water, he stared at Bai Jiaojiao, wishing he could wring her neck.

To uncover the truth, expose the mastermind, and protect his own body, the tyrant served tea, washed feet, took blades, and killed people. There was nothing he couldn't do.

He also couldn't stand the thought of his body being defiled by filthy concubines. Ever flexible, he went to the battlefield himself.

On the night she was to attend the emperor, a scheming little hussy from the harem used her tricks to delay the ruler. The tyrant, waiting to be summoned, gritted his teeth.

Once I rule the empire as empress, I'll skin you alive and tear out your tendons.

Theme: Communication, understanding, and trust are the best remedies for overcoming adversity