The Empress's Tea-Like Charm Fills the Palace, and the Emperor Is Hooked Every Day

After transmigrating into the role of a cannon-fodder consort, Shen Youge knew in an instant that in this palace, where people devour one another, failing to fight for what she wanted meant certain death. In that case, she would fight for the emperor’s favor. She would claim his heart for herself. Her beauty and acting skills were her sharpest weapons, and the emperor’s heart was her surest ladder to the top. She planned her every move, rising from discarded cannon-fodder consort to empress. Everyone thought she had bewitched the emperor with her beautiful, delicate appearance. But they didn’t know that what she wanted had never been the emperor’s favor. She wanted the supreme freedom of never again letting anyone else control her fate. At first, Xie Yin thought she was just a little rabbit in need of tenderness. Later, he realized she was a sly, alluring fox, one who had drawn him and the entire harem into her game. He had meant to casually bestow a little favor on her. He never expected that indulging her would cost him the rest of his life. [Reader’s Guide and Content Warnings] The heroine is a scheming beauty, a master actress and expert in the art of playing innocent, with a clear head and a full set of skills. The early story focuses on surviving palace intrigues; later, she fights for power. The hero is an emperor with a harem. The romance is a slow burn, with him falling for her step by step and eventually devoting himself to her alone, body and soul. Important premise: Neither lead is sexually inexperienced. Palace intrigue + sweet romance + political scheming. No transmigration golden finger, just careful planning at every step. Read with caution if this bothers you. Consort ranks: Court Lady, Talented Lady, Beauty, Elegant Lady, Concubine of Handsome Fairness, Brilliant Lady, Concubine, Noble Consort, Imperial Noble Consort, Empress