1: Chapter 1 The Emperor is Actually a Woman 1: Chapter 1 The Emperor is Actually a Woman Editor: Henyee Translations Year 13 of the Great You Era.
The Capital City inside and outside was lit up with lanterns and festoons, and even more so in the Imperial City.
On the streets, both pedestrians and officials were filled with laughter and joyous chatter.
All this was because the Emperor of You Country had married the Empress yesterday, truly a celebration for the entire nation.
However, unknown to the public, the Emperor was greatly troubled by this, as nobody knew that the Emperor was actually a woman.
If she wasn’t afraid of being suspected, why would she marry an Empress…
Yet now, although the Empress had been married, another problem lay before her.
That was, being a woman, how could she consummate the marriage with the Empress.
In the Imperial Study Room, candlelight flickered, and the young Emperor, who looked only about seventeen or eighteen, was kneeling at the Imperial Table with a furrowed brow, reading a document.
Though her eyes were on the document, her mind was not:
“Alas, on the wedding day, getting drunk could be used as an excuse, but today, what excuse could I possibly find?
Even if I manage to avoid it today, what about tomorrow?
“Your Majesty, it’s getting late, and we should prioritize your well-being.
Perhaps it’s time to head to Anning Palace.”
According to modern time, it was nearly half past eleven at night, but the young Emperor had no intention of resting.
The old eunuch next to her cautiously reminded her with a bow.
But who would have known, after the eunuch spoke, the young Emperor continued to frown and read the document without lifting her head:
“I’m not tired yet, I will read a little longer.”
“But about the Empress…”
I don’t know if it was intentional, but after the young Emperor said she was not tired, the old eunuch spoke again, also mentioning the Empress.
But before he could finish his sentence, the young Emperor’s frown deepened, and she waved her hand impatiently and rebuked:
“I said I’m not tired.
Enough, everyone retreat outside the hall and wait!”
Upon hearing this, the old eunuch dared not speak further and bowed deeply, then retreated three steps before turning around and gestured to the people on both sides of the hall.
The Palace Maids and eunuchs on both sides immediately bowed and then tiptoed out.
However, just as this group was walking out, a resentful voice suddenly reached the ears of the young Emperor who was frowning over the document:
[“This life is really unbearable, because of that damn young Emperor’s words, I have to stand at the door and feed the mosquitoes again.”]
[“This won’t do, I must find a time to slip out of the Imperial Palace!”]
[“Once I’m out of the Imperial Palace, with my identity as a transmigrator, whatever I stir up, wouldn’t I instantly become a wealthy man…”]
Hearing this, the young Emperor was initially stunned, then furiously slammed the document on the table:
Who dares to spout nonsense in the Imperial Study Room!”
She was already full of worries, and now someone dared to curse at her, which instantly enraged her.
With the slam of the table and her loud rebuke, the Palace Maids and eunuchs who were retreating outside were scared to the point of trembling, and in an instant, a large group knelt down, all clutching their heads to their chests, terrified to make a sound.
Among this group, there was a little eunuch who was somewhat different, standing there dumbfounded while everyone around him had already knelt down.
It took him two seconds before he came to his senses, and hurriedly knelt down like the others, while he couldn’t help but complain in his heart.
At the same time, the voice of criticism reached the young Emperor’s ears again:
[What has gotten into this young Emperor?
Who has provoked him?]
[And these useless people, kneeling without a prior warning, making me slow on the uptake, they’re clearly out to get me!]
[No, accompanying the Emperor is like accompanying a tiger; it’s best to quickly slip out of the Imperial Palace!]
Is the young Emperor staring at me??]
“Your Majesty, this old servant did not hear anyone talking just now.
It must be because Your Majesty is overly tired.
Please consider retiring to bed early…”
At this moment, the old eunuch bowed again and spoke, his face filled with concern.
It was clear that this fellow was genuinely concerned about the young Emperor’s health.
However, the young Emperor did not respond at all, but suddenly stood up.
He then started walking towards the group of palace maids and eunuchs who were kneeling on the ground.
Feeling the Emperor’s approach, the group of eunuchs and palace maids bowed their heads even lower, fearing they might have angered the Emperor.
As Lin Yi was inwardly complaining, he suddenly saw a pair of golden boots appear on the ground before him.
This caught him off-guard, followed by a sinking feeling.
If he was not mistaken, these golden boots seemed to be something only the Emperor could wear…
Then, the young Emperor’s ears were once again filled with voices of criticism:
Why has the young Emperor come up to me??]
At the same time, the voice of the young Emperor reached Lin Yi’s ears:
“Lift your head for me.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi was startled once again and promptly, without hesitation, lifted his head.
[What does this young Emperor want from me!
I didn’t provoke you at all!!]
As Lin Yi lifted his head, he immediately saw the young Emperor’s deeply furrowed brows, then heard the young Emperor’s inquiring voice.
“Responding to Your Majesty, my name is Lin Yi.”
Upon the young Emperor’s inquiry, Lin Yi subconsciously responded.
But who would have thought that just as he finished speaking, the old eunuch beside him immediately chastised him in a shrill voice:
You dare to refer to yourself as ‘I’ before His Majesty?
Guards, take this dog of a servant out and slap him…”
Immediately, a young eunuch from among them stood up ready to grab Lin Yi.
But Lin Yi had already realized his mistake; in the presence of the Emperor, he should have referred to himself as a servant…
Ah, this detestable feudal society.
It’s all because he had only recently time-traveled here; he had yet to fully adapt to this identity.
However, just when Lin Yi thought he was about to suffer, he once again heard the voice of the young Emperor:
Leave Little Lin behind, the rest of you may leave!”
As soon as Lin Yi spoke, the young Emperor immediately confirmed that the voices he had been hearing were indeed coming from this young eunuch.
He was very curious though, the young eunuch had clearly not opened his mouth, but why could he hear the other’s voice?
Could it be, he could hear the thoughts of others??