The First Lackey Under The Empress

[Scheming] [Plot-Driven] [Single Female Lead] [No Cheat Abilities] [Fake Villain]

Zhao Du'an lived a cautious life as a civil servant, always walking on thin ice. But after transmigrating, he found himself as the pampered boy toy of the Empress—an arrogant, domineering villainous minister. Before he could even celebrate, he was sentenced to death for letting a national traitor escape.

With nowhere to turn, he planned to whisper sweet words to the Empress and beg for mercy—only to discover that his so-called "role" as a favored consort was a complete sham. To make matters worse, his notorious reputation had already sealed his fate:

The entire court was eager to impeach him.

Righteous warriors across the land sought to eliminate him.

Even military officers, monks, and Taoist sorcerers saw him as a disgrace.

Zhao Du’an was at his wit’s end. Since everyone wanted him dead, if he wanted to survive, he had only one choice—he couldn't play by the rules anymore. His path to redemption began with betraying his so-called "allies." From that moment on, the Great Yu Dynasty gained a new title for him—the Empress’s most loyal hound.

Years later, snow blanketed the imperial capital. On the city walls, Empress Xu Zhenguan let out a soft sigh. "We agreed to fake a relationship… so how did it become real?"