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

"You see, some people stay in Hanlin Academy for a few years and then they go straight into Xiuwen Pavilion.


Weren't you also at Hanlin Academy before? And now? You have been stuck in a minor judge position for nearly ten years. If you had been slicker earlier on, would things have come to this?"


Lu Zhi quietly ate and drank, then responded calmly,


"If I had been slick and flattering, today I would be implicated alongside Zhou Cheng and Hee Zheng."


His good friend at the table fell silent and then forced a bitter smile,


Today, the Ministry of Justice was in upheaval. After a joint trial by the Three Agencies, although not yet reported to His Majesty, Zhou Cheng and Hee Zheng's faction were only temporarily "confined."


However, everyone knew that within an hour or two, the command of the Saint would come down, and that would be when the real storm hit.


154, Zhao Douan: Your Majesty, I want to join... _2