I Became Everyone's Favorite in a Political Intrigue Novel

The male lead looks like a frail, refined gentleman, but underneath, he's a madman.

Jian Yunxiu transmigrated into a political intrigue novel as a cannon-fodder character. Born to a poor family, he came first in the imperial examinations, was so frail he could barely stand, and was stunningly beautiful.

The original character had been caught between the Prince Regent, the young emperor, the Grand Secretary, the border general, and the enemy prince. Every one of them claimed to admire and value him, then stabbed him in the back when his life was on the line.

How come you can abuse your power, scheme against each other, and still get away unscathed, while I'm the only one who gets hurt?

Jian Yunxiu made up his mind: I'll show you how a modern-day corporate wage slave can whip an ancient court into shape!

The Prince Regent gripped his chin and threatened, "If you don't behave, Hanlin Academician Jian, I'll kill the young emperor."

Jian Yunxiu's eyes lit up. "Poison him or just chop his head off? Do you have an inside man in the palace?"

The Prince Regent: "..."

The young emperor's eyes reddened as he cornered Jian Yunxiu in his bedchamber. "If you insist on leaving, Teacher, then I'll die right in front of you."

Jian Yunxiu took out a dagger. "The Prince Regent asked me to pass on a message: he's been waiting for this day for a long time."

The young emperor: "..."

The Grand Secretary took Jian Yunxiu's hand and lamented, "The peace talks at the border are a journey through nine deaths. I can't bear to let you risk your life, Yunxiu. If you don't want to go, I'll go myself."

Jian Yunxiu sounded even more sincere than he did. "I'm afraid of dying, so I won't go. Teacher, have a safe journey."

The Grand Secretary: "..."

The border general pointed his sword at Jian Yunxiu. "That damned emperor won't send supplies and has sent a weak scholar here to run his mouth. I'll kill you first, then lead my brothers to storm the capital."

Jian Yunxiu lowered his sword. "I have a plan that can help you storm the palace."

The general: "???"

On the battlefield, the enemy prince leered at Jian Yunxiu. "The peace envoy is fair-skinned and beautiful. Come to my tent tonight, and I'll withdraw my troops. Otherwise, I'll slaughter this border town and leave no survivors."

Jian Yunxiu tore up the peace treaty and threw it in his face. "Beat that bastard's head in!"

Later...

The Prince Regent invited the officials to admire the flowers, then personally picked a white lotus with twin blooms and handed it to Jian Yunxiu. "This flower suits Hanlin Academician Jian perfectly."

Jian Yunxiu: "He's lusting after my body."

The Grand Secretary held his hand. "I've devoted half my life to the country and never found a suitable partner. Only you, Yunxiu, are right for me."

Jian Yunxiu: "He's too old to be acting like this."

The border general sent him the enemy commander's head. "I heard you couldn't sleep at night because of him. Now you should be able to sleep, right?"

Jian Yunxiu: "Why is he lying down too?"

The enemy prince sent ten thousand taels of gold. "I don't want a princess. Send Hanlin Academician Jian to marry me instead. Our countries will make peace and never invade each other again."

Jian Yunxiu: "He's not only sick, he's pretty rich too."

The young emperor wrapped his arms around Jian Yunxiu's waist and buried his face against his chest. "Teacher belongs to me alone. Anyone who dares covet him, I'll kill their whole family!"

Jian Yunxiu: "Schoolchildren shouldn't date, and they definitely shouldn't date their teachers!"

In the end,

Jian Yunxiu retired after accomplishing his mission. Sitting in a carriage piled with gold and silver, he laughed without restraint. "You bunch of idiots! I'm the man you'll never get. Ahaha..."

His wild laughter turned into a stifled moan. A broad, solid chest pressed against his back, and a low, dangerous voice sounded beside his ear. The hot breath made his whole body tremble.

Fingers stroked back and forth along his neck, a deadly temptation. "Is that so? I'll have you right now."

Jian Yunxiu turned around and raised his leg, tracing his toe from the other man's chest down to his navel. "I'll give you one chance to say that again!"

The man pulled him into his arms again, tearing his clothes with domineering force as he feigned shyness. "My lord, hurry and take me. I can't wait!"

No feelings, just going crazy.

Theme: Stand by your principles and keep your heart turned toward the light.