Lin Xiangwan found himself transmigrated into a palace-intrigue romance game where players usually enjoyed total control. There was just one massive problem: everyone knew the game’s creator was an absolute nihilist. Even if a player managed to reach the ultimate ending and claim the Empress’s throne, the court would immediately be overthrown. Whether it was the Emperor or the player, everyone ended up slaughtered by the rebels. No matter what choices you made, every single route led straight to death.

To make matters worse, Lin Xiangwan inherited the identity of a disgraced commoner relegated to the Cold Palace.

Looking at his own flawlessly beautiful face in the mirror, and then at the endless flock of concubines desperately vying for the Emperor’s favor, Lin Xiangwan had only one thought: Time to escape.

Medicine and poison mastery? Maxed out! Strength stats? Maxed out! Hidden weapons? Maxed out! As for those useless game perks like the “delicate and boneless” buff or the “fair-skinned, fragrant flower” lotion? He repurposed them entirely as leverage to quietly build up his own wealth.

One day, a wounded man literally dropped from the sky, crashing right into his desolate courtyard. Even unconscious, the man radiated a terrifying, dangerous aura. With no other choice, Lin Xiangwan hid him away and nursed him back to health. But after staring at that strikingly handsome face day in and day out, one thing led to another, and they ended up entangled in a passionate affair.

Lin Xiangwan kept his secret lover carefully hidden, never imagining that this “wild man” was actually the deeply trusted, all-powerful National Master who held the entire court in his palm.

When they eventually crossed paths in the Imperial Garden, and Lin Xiangwan saw the palace attendants bowing in absolute reverence to his lover, he was utterly stunned.

Oh well, he thought, rationalizing it quickly, at least this means I have a powerful backer now. Exceptionally open-minded, Lin Xiangwan carried on enjoying his sweet, secret romance with his lover while using the man’s vast influence to hoard resources, all in preparation to flee the city the moment the capital fell.

Finally, the day of the siege arrived. Lin Xiangwan packed his bags and slipped out of the deep palace, eager to leave the capital far behind and live a life of absolute freedom. Yet, the moment he stepped outside the city gates, a troop of soldiers intercepted him.

The leader of the rebels, the future Emperor himself—approached him with a slow, dangerous smile. Scooping Lin Xiangwan up onto his horse, he whispered, “Where is my darling going? How about becoming my Empress instead?”

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