Yu Zi Heng

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I am the emperor, but the empress doesn’t love me. She loves my mother, the empress dowager.

That year, at the palace banquet, all the concubines were vying for my attention.

She had no intention of being there, but the empress dowager forcefully brought her to my side.

“Perhaps, tonight, I…”

“Your servant is indisposed…”

T/N: Novel is written from Empress POV.

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Yùzǐhéng
玉子珩
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akanaser
New akanaser rated it
May 25, 2026
Status: Completed
I LOVE when novels or dramas acknowledge that harem in-fighting is the emperor's fault. I just wish more emperors were taken to task; the one in this one was essentially lightly scolded for being a waste of oxygen. This was a very interesting read that slowly reveals parts of the larger story as it moves along. Relationship between MC and imperial children is top-tier. I loved seeing insights into how she thinks and what her motivations are. I also like how no one seems to be completely good or completely... more>> bad, and everyone seems to have a larger personal story, whether the novel actually shows it to us or not.

First side story was a very nice addition from a different perspective. Second side story was mid. The author tried to give us the gift of a romance, but there wasn't enough foundation for it to hit the way it should have. If they had expanded it a bit, I think they could have made it land better, but this is already just supposed to be a side story to a short novel. Instead, I would've loved another perspective from the main story. <<less
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Eva Chibizova
Eva Chibizova rated it
November 22, 2024
Status: Completed
Don't be afraid of the uneven rating (3.5 at the moment of writing the review) - the novel is good, it's just that the description + first couple of chapters give you false expectations.

If I were to rate my mood after the novel - it's 2-3/5, if we are talking about the novel itself it's a solid 5.

1. Super satisfying child upbringing

2. Romance in the main story is sheer glass: ... more>>
Spoiler

the emperor is not qualified, has a lot of lovers and children with them too. FL has the one she loves (mutually) but they are never to be reunited in their timeline. There are romance extras but they are in the future (mecha/battleships etc) and it's a different vibe

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if you are going for the intrigues, scheming and child-riding - then it's a strong yes (just bear for the first two chapters, the novel is much more serious). If you want the FL have a romantic happy end - HELL NO.

Although the novel is good and I gave it a high rating, personally I regret reading it. I just want happy romance, no complex endings, yup 👍 but if you aren't like me, wishing to be simping over two lovebirds, then nevermind. Characters and the plot are great, the translation is super nice too

(I hope I didn't offend the translator - I came for the "romance" tag and, being mislead by the description, awaited her
Spoiler

HE with Shen Duo after the death of the emperor at least QAQ

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LII_Vera
LII_Vera rated it
November 11, 2025
Status: --
A true gem!

And a perfect palate cleanser after all the excessively dramatic palace drama novels — MC isn’t conventionally beautiful, but very capable, the Emperor not only incompetent, but also doesn’t fit MC’s preference, Empress Dowager is smart, but not cruel, and the concubines are manageable.

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Spoiler

At the end, MC never finds happy love and marriage, but the children she raised love her, the country is at peace, she lives well and even made good friends with a fellow concubine. And I agree — romantic love is only one of the many things that can make life happy and fulfilling, and women can be successful and accomplished without a grand romance. Also, MC doesn’t fall in love with the Emperor even for a little bit.

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MC is very smart and steady, observing her was very interesting, and the translation is great. In the line of “The Job of and Imperial Concubine” in terms of spirit, so, to anyone who liked it, I can surely recommend! <<less
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