The Idle Imperial Clan's Everyday Gossip

As the saying goes, even emperors have a few poor relatives. Shen Zhilan was one such poor relation, a distant, distant branch of the Prince Mao clan, several generations removed from the current emperor. He'd thought spending money on the reincarnation System would guarantee a good life, but it had only given him a fancy title. Fine clothes and good food? No such luck. Throwing his weight around? Keep dreaming. The whole family's greatest hope was simply to eat well. All Shen Zhilan could do was cling to his gossip System, prick up his ears, and go snooping around in the hope of completing missions. Hmm, should he spend his rewards on chocolate or a fizzy drink? * When the old emperor returned from a visit to his ancestral lands, he brought back more than twenty young members of the imperial clan. Shen Zhilan was among them, utterly unremarkable. At first, everyone thought he was just there to make up the numbers and liven up the atmosphere. Then Shen Zhilan brought out high-yield seeds and sturdy livestock. Everyone: Gasp! This kid has something going for him! When Shen Zhilan's goods reached every corner of the country, his trade routes flourished, and government decrees went into effect smoothly, everyone realized they'd misjudged him. They'd never expected such a precious gem to be hidden in plain sight! The old emperor, who knew what the future held, stroked his beard with satisfaction. Of course! During the Rebellion of the Five Princes, this boy would save an entire city's people. After years of preparation, he would eventually restore the dynasty to its former glory. He was a star sent from heaven! PS: This is a male-lead romance with one heroine, who appears partway through. My profile has several completed male-lead romances, including The Daily Life of an Elder Brother in Ancient Times, Transmigrating into the Male Supporting Character of an Imperial Examination Novel, and The Adopted Eldest Grandson. They're all ready to binge! My next book will be Everyone in My Family Is SSR Ye Shen is reborn and transmigrates to a poor little village with beautiful scenery and dire poverty. The world outside is in the throes of chaos, and ordinary people struggle to survive. Luckily, the village is self-sufficient and its neighbors get along, so life is just about manageable. Ye's father is a peddler, making a living by selling sundries from town to town. Ye's mother is an embroiderer with a remarkable hand for needlework. An uncle who comes seeking refuge brings along his children, Ye Shen's cousins, who are skilled tofu makers. With a lotus leaf over his face, Ye Shen sets himself a small goal: make it safely to adulthood! When the golden finger he'd brought with him finally updates, he uses the System to take a look and discovers that everyone in his family is SSR! And unbeknownst to him... His father's strength stat is maxed out. He's a member of a rebel army. His mother's strategy stat is maxed out. She's a master of internal administration. Even his cousins are mighty generals who can uproot mountains and take on thousands. Ye Shen reverently looks down at his own hands. With this kind of luck at drawing cards, he must be a true lucky star! Theme: The greater the benefits, the greater the responsibility.