One Hundred Thousand Vegetable Group

Zhao Du'an, a government official leading a cautious life, finds himself transported to another world where he becomes the favored 'pretty face' of a female emperor and an oppressive, power-abusing villain. Before he can relish the moment, he faces mortal danger for releasing a national criminal. Cornered and desperate, he plans to soothe the female emperor to seek mercy, only to discover his 'leading gigolo' role is a sham. 
Worse still, his notorious reputation prompts officials and heroes alike to impeach and eliminate him; and martial artists and clerical magicians consider him a disgrace. Overwhelmed, Zhao Du'an decides it's better to stop being human to survive.
Starting by betraying his allies, he becomes the Emperor's top lackey. Years later, amidst heavy snowfall in the capital, the female emperor Xu Zhen Guan sighs atop the city tower, 'It was supposed to be a pretend companionship, how did it turn real...'
Also known as 'Deceiving and Flattering at the Court of Great Yu', 'The Record of a Villain Going White'.

The Empress's No.1 Lackey

    "Is there anything else you need? As long as it doesn't exceed our agreed terms, I can give it to you."


    Yuann Li stood with his hands behind his back in front of the hall, turning his head to speak to him.


    Zhao Douan shook his head, "Mr. Yuan's help has been sufficient."


    After a brief pause, he asked curiously, "However, there is one question that remains unclear to me."


    "Previously, you mentioned that the little leverage Zhou Cheng has is not worth pursuing. What did you mean by that?"


    Yuann Li glanced at him, not surprised, and after a brief contemplation said,


    "Do you know why His Majesty suddenly ordered you to trouble Zhou Cheng?"


    ... Isn't it because he's one of the 'Prime Minister's' men?


    Zhao Douan instinctively wanted to say this, but suddenly remembered the scene by the lakeside when the Empress instructed him and shook his head,


141, Evidence in hand