After They Could Hear My Thoughts, I Became the Beloved Consort of the Qin Dynasty

The ruthless, tyrannical emperor of the ages x a lecherous female agricultural science student

Inside Zhangtai Palace, the young King of Qin leans against a desk, his hawk-like gaze fixed on Zhao Zhitong.

The good news: after transmigrating, she finally has a steady job, becoming a palace maid in Xianyang Palace.

The bad news: she is assigned to serve the King Zheng described in the history books as having "a bee-like nose, long eyes, and a jackal's voice, with little kindness."

Zhao Zhitong's thoughts race: [Help! The first tyrant in history has amazing eyelashes!]

Ying Zheng's hand, toying with the jade seal, suddenly stills.

[That collarbone could keep me entertained for a year. Too bad I'm about to lose my head...]

The king's knuckles crack.

[No wonder his sword is 1.6 meters long. That waist, those long legs...]

A soft laugh comes from above her.

Zhao Zhitong freezes. [Did... the tyrant just laugh?]

She sneaks a glance at him. [The phrase "love at first sight, lasting a thousand years" was made for him. My charming ancestor!]

Ying Zheng runs his fingers over a bamboo slip, finding the little palace maid who can hear people's thoughts rather amusing...

Zhao Zhitong thinks she has survived thanks to her wealth of modern agricultural knowledge, and that things are going better and better for her. She doesn't notice Ying Zheng's gaze growing increasingly suggestive.

Later, when she finally realizes Ying Zheng likes her, she figures that passing up a handsome man and a chance to get lucky isn't in keeping with her personal code.

Later still, Ying Zheng pursues immortality.

In the great hall, Xu Fu bows and says, "I am willing to lead a group of boys and girls across the sea to seek the elixir of immortality for Your Majesty!"

Standing nearby, Zhao Zhitong's eyes light up. Her inner voice says, [Here's my chance! Why not sneak aboard a ship and make a run for it?]

Zhao Zhitong cups her hands and says, "Your Majesty! Since childhood, I've received messages from an immortal in my dreams, saying I have a destined connection to the immortals! If you let me sail with Lord Xu, I can surely help him find the elixir!"

Ying Zheng arches an eyebrow. "Oh? Is that so?"

Zhao Zhitong nods vigorously. "It is."

Ying Zheng chuckles and slowly walks over to her, his low voice pressing down on her. "But why do I hear you thinking about getting out of the palace as fast as you can and finding a cute younger guy for a change?"

Zhao Zhitong is horrified. "You can read minds?!"

Reader's guide: 1. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only. Sweet romance. 2. The female lead transmigrates, and the male lead can read minds. 3. Not for readers who demand historical accuracy. Lots of original worldbuilding. A slow burn, but all that matters is that it's sweet.

Revised on June 14, 2025, and November 17.

Theme: Build a better tomorrow.