Your Majesty, Hand Over the Money Like a Good Emperor

Duanmu Ying is the sole heir to the ancient divine beast, the spirit fox, and a wicked, venomous beauty feared throughout the assassin world. When rational, she is as cold as ice, thoughtful and inscrutable. But when she goes off the rails, she is completely unhinged, scatterbrained, obsessed with money, and utterly ridiculous...

After transmigrating, the deep love she finds in this new world opens her frozen heart. From then on, the peerlessly beautiful woman plots at every turn, scheming against powerful ministers, demoting her elder half-sister, taking on princesses, killing consorts, and defying the emperor, all for the love she holds dear...

You are kind by nature, so let me stain my hands with blood. I will give everything I have to keep the throne safe for you...

He is a wicked, bloodthirsty, haughty man, yet she meets him with sharp words and endless teasing. They should have been fated enemies, but a twist of fate leaves her with no choice but to marry him and become his empress...

"Woman, this will be quite a game. Besides, it seems you don't have a choice."

"Hmph. If you dare marry me, then I dare marry you. We'll see who has the last laugh."

Who could have guessed that his so-called torment would mean making her the most pampered woman in the palace, that his so-called difficulties would mean taking meticulous care of her, and that his so-called mockery would mean obeying her every word...

He said he loved her, and from then on cherished and protected her with all his heart.

He said he loved her, yet killed the royal brother she loved most.

He said he loved her, yet handed her over to another with his own hands.

When the truth finally came to light, she realized it had all been a long-planned scheme.

Amid the struggle for imperial power and the rivalry between siblings, she was nothing but a pawn manipulated by others.

Using love as a scheme and affection as a ploy, how could she possibly win, no matter how carefully she planned?

He was sinister and ruthless, stopping at nothing. He destroyed her life and took away her happiness, yet died for her...

He was a playboy, reckless and carefree, yet gave to her in silence and loved her with unwavering devotion...

He...

Blood stained the land, and beauties were like paintings. Whose eyes were pierced by that dazzling bloom of crimson?

Fate came and went, deep or fleeting. In this life, whose profound love was betrayed...

Years later...

She said, "I always thought I was the kind of person who could let go of anything, at any time. It wasn't until that moment that I realized I had already loved you to the depths of my soul without even knowing it. Do you know how much I hate you? As much as I love you..."

He said, "Ying'er, you only dare act this way because you know I like you..."

She said, "Damn it, you want a beating? And you've been hiding money from me!!!"

***This kitty raises a paw in earnest: I'm definitely a loving mom author (><ω>)

The story is still a little funny, and the heroine is just a little eccentric. The hero, ahem, naturally has it coming...

But Maimu is truly pitiful. Dear readers, please take me in!