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

"...I sensed something was wrong, later I thought of the abduction of your wife and guessed that the enemy might pretend to assassinate me, but actually target you... This way, it could hinder the 'New Policy' and make me lose support."


Governor Ning fell silent for a moment, a mix of bitterness and disbelief:


"Lord Zhao... is the Shen family really that bold? I've considered it, but it's still hard to believe. You know, in another month, His Majesty's Dragon Ship should arrive, at this critical moment... Or perhaps, the ones who attempted to assassinate us are not the Shen family?"


As the Shipping Governor, he couldn't have been naive. Recalling the appearance of Prince Jing's son during the day, he also had his suspicions.


Under the candlelight, Zhao Douan gazed at this colleague who had similarly risen through association with women, his face flickering in and out of the candle's glow: "Governor, does it even matter if it's the Shen family?"


457. When one whale falls, ten thousand things thrive (5k)_2