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

The following day, early in the morning.


Within the room, Zhao Douan stood before a full-length mirror, tidying up his appearance. Once his uniform was properly adjusted, he nodded in satisfaction.


Upon leaving his home, he didn't take a carriage; instead, he rode his horse to the Imperial Palace.


After arriving at the Imperial City, he sent someone to announce his arrival. Not long after, the guard returned and said,


"Her Majesty will come out shortly. Please, Mr. Zhao, wait a moment."


Thus, Zhao Douan stood at the entrance of the Imperial City, waiting for nearly an entire hour before a grand procession of carriages emerged from the palace.


"I knew it—waiting for a woman to leave takes at least an hour to start..."


Zhao Douan sighed with a contained amusement.


Today's visit to the Heavenly Master Mansion was not a grand event.


Therefore, the Emperor's entourage was relatively small, perhaps only fifty or sixty people in all.


226. Arriving at the Heavenly Master Mansion