short series

The Naive Emperor

share time: 2025-12-19 00:38:33

Modern office worker Lin Xiaoman dies from overwork and is reborn as Li Xuan, the "naive emperor" of the Dayan Dynasty. Weak in his past life, he's sidelined by powerful ministers and scorned by concubines upon ascending the throne—even his maid Su Wan has to secretly shield him from plots. But he gains a mind-reading ability: he sees through ministers' usurpation schemes and discovers Su Wan's hidden love (she's the orphan girl who saved him in his past life!). Thus, Li Xuan starts his "naive yet sharp" counterattack: pretending to be foolish to take down corrupt officials, saving osmanthus cakes for Su Wan, and even "naively" smashing the dragon chair to protect her from the imperial concubine. When the "naive emperor" shows his strength, ministers panic and Su Wan blushes—turns out the sweetest counterattack is pretending to be stupid for a lifetime just to keep you safe.

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