From Shadow Guard to Empress

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You Shu transmigrated into a book and became one of the male lead’s shadow guards. He thought he was following a conspiracy script and as long as he hugged the male lead’s thigh well, he would reach the pinnacle of life sooner or later. He could also personally look at the male protagonist’s domineering side.

However, the plot of establishing the harem and taking back the country ended up going astray somewhere, and the brotherhood in the feudal society was changed at will, and he was inexplicably promoted to the position of empress. Amidst the cheers of the shadow guards, he accepted the Phoenix Seal with a dazed expression.

Xiao Weixin pretended to be sick and kept a low profile for more than 20 years. He worked hard to seize the throne and avenge his mother. But one day, he suddenly found that the little shadow guard beside him had a pretty smile, and the fox’s tail moved quietly.

You Shu hated iron for not being steel[1]: Don’t you think there’s something wrong with your female lead smiling shyly at the supporting (second) female lead?

Xiao Weixin: Oh.

You Shu: Can you succeed without the help of the female lead and the supporting (second) female lead?

Xiao Weixin: Yes.

You Shu: I must be a dog for worrying about you…

Xiao Weixin: You are going to be an empress. Don’t talk nonsense and be careful with your words.

You Shu: … The male protagonist is probably really crazy.

All the Shadow Guards: I have never seen such a dazzling moment in my life. Even shadow guards can have spring! A shadow guard took the wrong path to promotion.

Note : [1]A Chinese idiom, which describes dissatisfaction with the expected person who is not up to date and does not make progress, and eagerly hopes that he will get better.

Associated Names
One entry per line
从影卫到皇后[穿书]
Related Series
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Recommendations
The Prince’s Loyal Lover (2)
I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha (2)
He’s Not My Shadow Guard, He’s My Lover (1)
Hiding That The Damn Prince Is An Omega (1)
Picking a Faithful Dog to Feed the Palace Drinks and Food (1)
The Shadow Guard is also the White Moonlight [Rebirth] (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Oh, I leave quite an impression~ [BL]
  2. Not Fully Translated
  3. Might read
  4. Funny & Endearing MC
  5. a crown in this enthroned delight

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Ecirteab
Ecirteab rated it
January 16, 2023
Status: c118
Well-written and enjoyable bl.

The novel starts with You Shu (MC) having already transmigrated years ago and has been trained and risen up the ranks of Xiao Weixin's (ML) shadow guards to become 'Shadow Three'. After years of being invisible to Xiao Weixin, You Shu is momentarily remembered and that starts their relationship.

It's not a very dramatic (mostly) story but follows Xiao Weixin's path for the throne while he falls in love with You Shu. There's intrigue here and there but not overtly tense.

You Shu - love him, a really enjoyable... more>> MC for me. Appears stoic and cold but is secretly upbeat guy who writes diaries about how he's more handsome by the day. "Gap moe". His pov is enjoyable to be in just because of his character. Even though he has endured suffering, he remains upbeat but also pragmatic. A bit machismo but not in a bad way. Even though he can be dense, I love how he doesn't waver and self-regulates really well. There are loads of moments where it's easy to fall into misunderstanding trope territory but he perseveres and believes in Xiao Weixin. Also I find his genuine devotion to Xiao Weixin really cute. He's also physically stronger than the ML lol and really competent as a shadow guard.

Xiao Weixin - 'weak' prince who has been biding his time for years for revenge. Starts off kinda cold and moody but really melts and works at winning over You Shu. I really like him and even though he's very smart and scheming, there are moments of vulnerability and learning.

Romance - is an equal romance possible when one party has so much power over the other by nature of his status?

I think Xiao Weixin tries his hardest to make that a yes. I don't want to spoil too much but Xiao Weixin is aware of their very disparate statuses and becomes more and more aware of what exactly You Shu being his shadow guard (highly trained but also, ultimately, disposable) means to both their relationship and how You Shu views himself. He tries to equalise and as their relationship progresses, he also moves his own goals for what equal means. I will say, he means all he promises You Shu.

That isn't to say You Shu doesn't put in as much! He's equally sincere in his own way and chooses to trust when he will always be at the disadvantage materially. You Shu is always sincere with Xiao Weixin and it's great.

Others- special mention to many female side characters who could easily have been one-note canon fodder in a worse novel but were interesting characters in their limited screentime. Women can be treated so badly in bl that it's a relief to get some who aren't shallow. <<less
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teagsho
teagsho rated it
February 14, 2024
Status: Completed
Not a fan of dense and over protective about plot line—MC. But the review that said You Shu is dedicated and loyal to XWX, makes me start reading this.

Unexpectedly, the ML prince seems to be pretty straight forward, the confession to the "dating" proceed on chap

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Spoiler

52-57, not this long though, only 2 chaps and it is not annoying. I just forget which chapter specifically but I remember until chaps 57 they are already dating and try to do what the lovers do lol

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and it is really frank without dilly dallying, I love how You Shu response to the new relationship, and how determined he is when he decided to be with XWX.

I also really love how You Shu just give up being the attacking one (gong) since he feels like he is strong and doesn't want the prince to feel uncomfortable, my HEART GOES AWWW I always fond of "Shou pampering Gong" troupe😭

One of the loveliest relationship dynamic ever!

MANNN YOU SHU IS REALLY TOLERANT AND DOTING TO THE PRINCE AHHHH MY HEART IT IS A MUTUAL DOTING LOVE!!!! <<less
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trumying
trumying rated it
February 3, 2024
Status: Completed
Love MC - Xiao Shu :3

He is so dedicated and honest with the way he lives life and his romance decision

also: Gotta love the gap-moe of his “cool” guy persona and his diary entries

Overall plot was great too - other supporting characters were all fun to read and learn about + ML was green flag

Re-readability : high
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SheTurnedMeIntoANewt
Just four chapters but it’s got potential

translations good too 👍

You Shu is earnest and cute so far. I appreciate that he reads as professional and well trained at his job while still being cute/enough of an individual to be memorable. (I hope the trend continues)

it’s also really interesting seeing the perspective of a death guard, in the way that they interact and intermingle with other staff and stuff, as well as seeing guards have an individual personality and outlook towards life. Very mundane presentation. it’s not something I’ve ever... more>> really seen in another novel. Though something tells me this is not quite how it would work in an actual irl equivalent lol.

don’t have an opinion on the ML really yet, they’ve barely directly interacted but I don’t immediately hate his guts or anything so yay? I guess... he seems nice enough and I could easily see them having a potentially really nice dynamic

so yeah. ¯\_ (ツ) _/¯ <<less
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whalien52
whalien52 rated it
March 12, 2024
Status: Completed
At last, found a book that satisfied me again after re-reading all those transmigration novels. This novel is absolutely perfect! The romance, drama, friendship and angst!

My throat hurts from all these silent crying. Tell me why do I feel like crying from the friendship of the shadow guards? Especially at the end part where they take their different paths. It makes me think that, this situation will also happened to me and my friends someday. The backstory of lead shadowguard makes me cry as well. Come on, don't ask just... more>> read it. It's painful. But I am most emotional for Zhao Shen. I want to cry again. His story is indeed heartbreaking. That part where he killed his own child, I can't stop crying. Does the baby deserve it? But at some point I understand him and all those hatred.

As for the MC and ML? Absolutely nice combo. This is a rare story where the ML is not 100% powerful. He is vulnerable also especially at those times where he realized he is powerless. As for the MC, he is such an adorable and powerful shadowguard.

I would truly appreciate to see more moments they have in the modern time however there's none. Still, I am truly satisfied with this novel. You guys should also give it a try. It's all worth it. <<less
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