The Lovesick Empress Is Forcing Me to Fall in Love? But I'm a Treacherous Minister!

Also known as Willow Threads and Spring Tea, Sleepless Through Spring

A sweet romance between women. Lots of affection. Fictional setting. Political intrigue. The world of officials. Multiple relationships. Thoughtful characters. Well-researched, though some details serve the setting and plot. The romance develops somewhat slowly in the early chapters.

Chen Jun, an engineering graduate who transmigrated to ancient times, was rescued by the late emperor Xiao Yuru. To repay her benefactor, the one she admired from afar, she set about developing industry.

Unfortunately, her awful personality left her without a single ally at court. After Xiao Yuru's death, she fell into a grave crisis, caught between the jealous, possessive Empress Xiao Yan and the upright censor Liu Ruyan, who regarded her as a treacherous official...

"Sister Jun, why? Why can't you just stay quietly in the inner palace? What's so bad about being my empress? You care about that Liang Academy, don't you? Fine, I'll destroy it."

Facing the possessive empress's endless betrayals, Chen Jun had no way to explain herself. Then she returned home to find a charming censor waiting for her, full of fury.

"You little runt, you treacherous official! I'm impeaching you today!"

Chen Jun was at a loss and gave up resisting, but couldn't help asking, "What is it this time?"

Censor Liu's cheeks grew scorching hot. She quietly pulled a bamboo paddle from behind her back and gave someone's backside a wicked look.

"And you still ask why? I sent you a proposal three months ago. Why haven't you replied?"