The Imperial Concubine’s Rise to Power

Chief Administrative Officer Sheng Yi has traveled through time. Before her transmigration, she worked tirelessly around the clock, never dated, avoided inefficient socializing, was constantly on edge with a strong sense of crisis, always on call 24/7, becoming her boss’s trusted right-hand woman and confidante. After transmigrating, looking at a group of beautiful but shallow women obsessed only with winning favor and competing for the throne, she clicked her tongue in disapproval. “The path of a concubine is too cutthroat. I’d rather be the big boss’s loyal lackey…” Others: Dress up beautifully, beg for favor. Sheng Yi: Pulls out a little notebook, diligently records the big BOSS’s likes and dislikes. Others: Rely on father, mother, or ex-lovers. Sheng Yi: A poor father and a scoundrel brother—just not dragging her down is a blessing. While others exhaust all their skills trying to climb into the emperor’s bed, Sheng Yi’s mind is filled with KPIs, striving to be an excellent employee in front of the boss. Entry-level Maid KPI: How to serve the emperor so well he becomes utterly pampered. Intermediate Maid KPI: How to make the emperor beam with joy, bestowing gold and silver. Advanced Maid KPI: How to make the emperor lose his appetite without you. Sheng Yi thrives in the imperial harem, with concubines from every palace vying to invite her over for tea and snacks (to secretly probe the emperor’s thoughts). Unbeknownst to her, the emperor has quietly taken notice of this little maid. One day, while Sheng Yi was enthusiastically lecturing concubines and palace maids on how to attract (seduce) the emperor, Little did she know, the emperor had quietly pulled up a small stool and leisurely remarked, “Why don’t you give it a try…”