A Harem Palace Intern, But Studying for the Civil Service Exam

Pre-publication notice: A transmigration novel, "A Feasibility Analysis of Completing a Graduation Thesis After Transmigration" [Cold, ruthless Embroidered Guard superior x college student who joins the Embroidered Guard to find thesis sources]. Please add it to your collection! The blurb is at the bottom.

Blurb:

After transmigrating overnight, Xie Weiliang went from being a civil servant to an empress with no power, no favor, and no influence: a "three-nothing" empress. She needed to systematize the governance of the harem, so she summoned her System. Only for it to fail?

System Announcement: As a simulated civil-service system, this System strictly follows the Civil Servant Law and administrative regulations. This time period is designated as a rest period.

And so, Xie Weiliang dealt with palace intrigue while the System rested;

when Xie Weiliang needed to look up information, the System said it was compressing files;

when Xie Weiliang was furious, she remembered that she had never seen her superior, the emperor, since transmigrating. Thinking she should try to build a relationship with him, she called the System out to retrieve some files.

"Dear Host, your rank is insufficient. You do not currently have permission to view this."

So, on the way to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Xie Weiliang had already planned how to use her silver tongue to persuade her dear superior, when she was horrified to realize one thing:

Her so-called husband and superior seemed to be a hands-off ruler.

Xie Si (furious): "It's such a trivial matter, and you still expect Me to handle it? What use are you all?"

Xie Weiliang: "I see. He wants me to do as I please. He'll cover for me."

And so, Xie Weiliang began sweeping reforms across the harem. It wasn't until Xie Si realized something seemed off and went to take a look that he discovered the entire harem was talking about "nurturing new members of the harem who are well-rounded in virtue, intellect, physical fitness, and artistic ability, and building a prosperous, democratic, civilized, and harmonious harem."

Xie Si was baffled, but then a trembling eunuch under his command handed him a little booklet.

"What is this?"

"The harem's first Five-Year Plan. Her Majesty said she'd inspect us in seven days."

Xie Si was instantly furious: "Why was this delivered so late? How am I supposed to memorize it all?"

On their wedding night, the two gazed into each other's eyes, their expressions brimming with tenderness. Xie Weiliang's face glowed with warmth, and she seemed to have something to say but held back.

Xie Si stroked her cheek, only to find her gazing at him with deep affection. "Your Majesty, I know how ambitious you are. I am willing to be your steadfast support."

Xie Si suddenly felt that marrying this empress was a blessing earned over three lifetimes. His voice was tender. "I will never let you down."

The next moment, Xie Weiliang produced a set of exam papers and smiled warmly. "Your Majesty, you haven't done today's big study session yet."

According to the palace maids and eunuchs of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, on the night of the imperial wedding, the candles in the hall burned all night. From inside came the emperor's choked sobs and the empress's exasperated voice.

System Reminder: Congratulations, Host. You have completed the task of systematizing harem governance.

Next, you must take things a step further, systematize governance of the imperial court, and build a magnificent, prosperous dynasty.

Career-minded empress x a frail emperor who is a little unhinged and a little mentally divided

Reader's Guide:

1. The emperor endures humiliation and loses his sanity early on. His words and actions are somewhat childish, but he will return to normal later.

2. Everyone in the harem has their own agenda. In practice, they make up the female lead's talent pool.

3. Both leads are devoted to each other, and their romance is a slow burn. It takes time for them to fall in love.

Pre-publication notice: "A Feasibility Analysis of Completing a Graduation Thesis After Transmigration"

Blurb:

Song Yuan, a graduate student in history, transmigrates to ancient times.

The good news is that this dynasty is the very one she is studying for her graduation thesis. She is only missing one crucial historical source to finish her thesis, which means she can graduate.

After asking around, she learns that everyone in the Embroidered Guard has access to state secrets. Her eyes light up: graduation is waiting for her, and so is a publication in a top academic journal!

Xiao Changyin, commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Guard, receives a tip that enemy spies have infiltrated the country to steal intelligence. He comes to investigate, only to find a woman at the Embroidered Guard's headquarters who has become fast friends with his men in less than half a day. And all her questions concern state secrets about military affairs and government administration.

He thinks to himself that this spy is completely incompetent, but still immediately has her arrested. Unfortunately, after days of interrogation, they get nowhere. Whenever they question her, she says she is going to be delayed in graduating.

Delayed in graduating? Could that be the name of a new enemy intelligence organization?

Cold, meticulous superior who catches spies x half-trained Embroidered Guard member struggling to graduate, college student edition

Theme: Together, break free from external constraints and strive to grow as individuals