Transmigration: Empress Is Maxed Out at Palace Schemes, Slapping Everyone in Her Path

In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. Through relentless scheming and ambition, she clawed her way to the very top of the power hierarchy, only to become the target of public condemnation, branded a demoness who would bring ruin to the country. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar Chu Kingdom, reborn as an unfavored Empress—and, worse yet, the perfect scapegoat. How could she possibly put up with that? She sets about whipping the chaotic imperial harem into shape. Disrespectful? Slap them across the mouth. Fighting for the Emperor’s favor? Go memorize the palace rules. As for those so-called “white moonlights” and green-tea schemers—all of them can step aside. Don’t put on that act in front of her. She’s been playing these games since before they were born. Who could possibly out-act her? And what about that lofty, untouchable Emperor? Well, Hua Shu has endless tricks up her sleeve. She trains him little by little, day after day, until she watches him gradually fall deeper and deeper for her. Even a proud, untamed wolf will have a day when he bows his head in submission. With harmony between Emperor and Empress, peace spreads throughout the realm. Inside and outside the palace, the wives of noble families all begin gravitating toward the Empress, hoping she will teach them the secrets to maintaining a loving relationship with their husbands. Hua Shu: “There’s no secret. You just have to know how to win people’s hearts.” A certain Emperor, secretly eavesdropping from nearby, is furious yet dares not say a word. His heart is full of grievances. “What happened to all those things you said about loving me back then!?” In short— A woman destined to become a demoness who would ruin a dynasty somehow ends up becoming a wise and virtuous Empress instead.