He Really Doesn't Want to Be Emperor!

Lan Changgeng was visiting the latest archaeological discovery at a museum when he suddenly transmigrated into the body of the newly enthroned emperor of Sheng, carrying the imperial jade seal with him.

After transmigrating, Lan Changgeng gained a System that could monitor everything happening in the court and harem, including people's identities, ability scores, loyalty, and more.

It sounded impressive, but he didn't want to be Emperor Sheng!

Who would want such a high-risk job with no retirement benefits?

The chancellor, whose ability score was 99, told him that many powerful nations surrounded them. They were working hard to strengthen their countries and intended to invade the Central Plains. There were schemes everywhere, with danger lurking beneath the surface.

Lan Changgeng was secretly thrilled.

Excellent. The moment an enemy nation attacked, he'd immediately request permission to abdicate!

But he waited and waited.

He waited until the arrogant young general volunteered to punish those who had offended the emperor.

He waited until the lazy foreign envoys became more respectful with every passing year, and even wanted to stay.

He waited until a stable boy he'd casually helped became the new king of a neighboring country and switched sides to become an ally of Great Sheng.

He waited until...

Until, in the end, everyone nearly made him a god.

At a grand sacrificial ceremony, Lan Changgeng stared in confusion at the feudal kings kneeling in a row before him, utterly submissive.

So why was he the one who had unified the world?

Where was their ambition?

Where was their pride?

Everyone bowed their heads and prostrated themselves: "We pay homage to our most beloved divine sovereign. We submit to you with all our hearts!"

Lan Changgeng: "Sure, whatever."

Extra scene:

The young general of the Yan family hated people crediting his achievements to his family.

It felt like no one could see how hard he worked.

Until one day in court, when his emperor frowned and retorted, "The young general is brave and skilled in battle. He deserves the credit for this victory. The Yan family should be proud of him. But since you make it sound so easy, you must be able to fight the southern tribes for three days and three nights yourself. The Southern Pacification Army has a vacancy, so go earn some merit, my subject. The Yan family will give you their full support, too."

The young general kept an expressionless face as he lifted his chin and watched that clown faint in fright. Inside, he was overjoyed.

Hmph. Only His Majesty understands me!

Seated on the imperial throne, Lan Changgeng looked at the young general's 99-point command ability score on the status panel and couldn't understand.

How could someone so capable be the useless wastrel who relied on his family's influence that everyone described?

He might be lazy, but he wasn't blind!

Also known as The Idle Emperor of Sheng Wants to Retire Again Today, If You're All So Capable, Why Not Usurp the Throne? and Stop Giving Me More Honorific Titles All the Time. That's more or less the vibe~

Theme: Rule with benevolence and uphold virtue