A Life of Slacking in the Prince's Mansion After I Transmigrated into a Book

Important, important: This is mainly a romance, dears! An original-setting, sweet romance!

Blurb

1. Mu Qing transmigrated into a book after a car accident, becoming a cannon-fodder villain. The original owner had earned a high official position and great wealth by risking his life to save the emperor. After becoming the emperor's confidant, he abused his power and threw the court into chaos, persecuting loyal officials. In the end, Prince Rong purged the emperor's court and executed him in front of the Golden Throne Hall.

Court politics? Schemes and intrigue? Backstabbing? No, no, no! He just wanted to be a lazy salted fish, eating his fill and waiting to die!

So when the emperor asked what he wanted, Mu Qing fixed his eyes on Prince Rong, his powerful protector: "I have long admired Prince Rong. I do not ask to be his principal consort, only to serve by his side as a secondary consort."

Prince Rong, who had been watching the show from the sidelines: ??? Why is this coming my way?

2. The first day after marrying into the prince's manor.

The steward (coldly): "Secondary Consort, His Highness went to the military camp today. He won't be back to dine with you."

Mu Qing: "Oh. Where's the kitchen? Take me to have a look."

The third day after marrying into the prince's manor.

The steward (hesitantly): "Secondary Consort, His Highness went to the Grand Secretary's residence today. What do you..."

Mu Qing: "Oh, then let's have steamed cured meats today!"

The seventh day after marrying into the prince's manor.

The steward (excitedly): "Secondary Consort, Secondary Consort! His Highness went out again today! What are we having for lunch?"

Prince Rong, passing by on his way back after forgetting his military tally: ...???

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"The Wedding-For-Luck Lazy Fish, Lounging Around and Eating Melon"

Shen Huai'an transmigrated into a book, but unexpectedly found himself switching from a torrid romance plot to a cannon-fodder role in which he would flee on his wedding night and be killed.

The moment he opened his eyes, he was dressed in wedding robes, carrying a bundle, and perched astride the wall of Prince Jing's manor, swaying in the night wind.

Thinking of the cannon fodder's tragic ending, he felt the few ounces of silver in his bundle. As he pulled his leg back, Shen Huai'an asked once more, "You said that prince can't perform, right?"

The System hurriedly assured him: [Of course! He's in a wheelchair, how could he perform?]

Shen Huai'an nodded. Good, if he can't, then I can!

Xiao Tingyi was the only prince of a different surname in the Lin Dynasty. He commanded a powerful army and had won countless battles. But after being framed and poisoned by a Gu, his legs were affected.

In the tenth year of Emperor Chongzong's reign, the emperor arranged a marriage for Xiao Tingyi in the name of bringing him good luck. His intended was the second son of the Vice Minister of Rites.

Xiao Tingyi did not refuse. The man was just a spy, so he only needed to have his secret guards keep an eye on him.

But who could have known...

The first time, the steward came to him. "Your Highness, the Princess Consort discussed with me that since he is the only one in Your Highness's household, could his monthly allowance be increased a little?"

Xiao Tingyi said nothing and waved for the steward to decide for himself.

The second time, a secret guard reported, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort secretly took the Fifth Prince out of class to eat new dishes at the Zuoyue Pavilion."

Xiao Tingyi sighed. "When they get back, have them copy the Book of Rites ten times in the study."

The third report from a secret guard came at lunchtime. The Princess Consort, who was always punctual about meals, had not shown up.

"Your Highness, the Princess Consort and the Fifth Prince have been kept at the palace."

Xiao Tingyi was puzzled. "Why?"

"Um. When the Noble Consort caught Consort Ru having an affair with a guard, she found the Princess Consort and the Fifth Prince behind the rockery."

"..."

Theme: Hard work leads to success.