Is This What You Call History?

[Synopsis being polished]

[Incredibly delicious! Click here to see a fanfic writer switch to writing history!]

The previous emperor dies suddenly. The chief councilor uses thunderous measures to purge the court and enthrone the young emperor. As the court buzzes with speculation, the Chi family's historians step forward:

The grandfather denounces the chief councilor as a "regicide and usurper." The ink is barely dry before his head is about to roll.

The father tactfully condemns his "wolfish ambition." The words have barely left his pen before he is sentenced to rot in prison.

Chi Zao, who has transmigrated here, is forced to inherit the family business. "I'm just some hack writer. Can I still make a run for it..."

[Ding! The Unofficial History Gossip System is loading...]

System: Warning! Historical gaps detected! Fill them immediately! Reference materials incoming...

System: Your [Newbie Gift Pack] has arrived. Please check it out.

"Secrets of the Late Emperor: Your Nemesis Is Your Wife!"

"The Chief Councilor's Secret: The Enemy Nation's Crown Prince Is His Beloved?"

"The Dragon Throne Scandal: Love Affair or Rebellion?"

Chi Zao: ? You really want me to use this as a reference for writing history?

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With the System's bloody red warning flashing across the screen, [Mission failed: countdown to deletion, 10 seconds...]

Chi Zao immediately rolls up his sleeves. "Got it. History writing, huh? I'll write it like fanfic!"

For his grand debut at court, folks, you've come at just the right time:

Presenting The Chief Councilor's Clever Plot to Seize Power, and the Late Emperor's Poisoned Death in the Rear!

If this gets a hundred likes, I'll update with The Chief Councilor x The Deposed Crown Prince: The Seduction and Conquest Edition!

The solemn grand court assembly erupts into chaos.

Officials, eyes wide with shock: "This is nothing but alarmist nonsense!"

The young emperor, munching on snacks and cheering: "It's so good! I love it! Give me more! I'll tip for an update!"

System: Ding! Rare item acquired: [Imperially Bestowed Historian's Brush] x1! Achievement unlocked: [Over 10,000 Readers in the Capital]! Keep up the good work, Host!

Chi Zao: No thanks. The fake gossip from this pirated System is tougher than my own life =3=

[Chief Councilor, the way you investigate my crimes looks just like you're waiting for the next update (°口°?)]

[Are the Embroidered Uniform Guards going to do something? Keep this up and unofficial history will end up in the textbooks!]

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