『Transmigrated as Wu Zetian's Male Favorite: In the Imperial Bed Within Six Hours』
Your soul tumbled into the Divine Capital. One moment you were a twenty-eight-year-old doctoral candidate in history specializing in Sui and Tang political institutions; the next, you transmigrated into a male favorite presented to Wu Zhao—Wu Zetian—who had ascended the throne just a year prior. Disciplined and trained by the female sovereign, you began a life of serving as a loyal subject abroad and a favored pet within the inner palace. The overarching storyline revolves around transmigrating to the Wu Zhou dynasty and using your modern foresight to assist two generations of empresses, consolidate the Zhou dynasty, and bring glory to Huaxia. But of course, focusing your efforts entirely on the harem is perfectly fine too. Wu Zetian was in her sixties when she took the throne, but here the setting is adjusted: she is 45, Princess Taiping is 21, and you are 16. It isn't tagged as traditional BG, because the Empress might just take her pleasure with you as she pleases. Just moments ago, you were clutching your copy of An Investigation of the Palace Structure in the Wu Zhou Period and stepping into the elevator, heading to the library to work on your dissertation. Then came the screech of twisting metal, and darkness swallowed everything. What woke you was cold—not the chill of a library with the air conditioning blasted too high when you forgot your jacket, but a damp, biting frost that pierced straight through thin fabric. You wanted to vomit, but your body wouldn't obey. You tried to open your eyes, yet your eyelids felt as heavy as lead. Then, the scent of aged timber hit your nose. You twitched your fingers, but something felt wrong. These hands did not belong to a woman. (Yes, you transmigrated from female to male.) You snapped your eyes open. Before you flickered a single candle, its dim light casting wavering shadows across the murky ceiling beams.
Those who wish to achieve greatness must be willing to slay even their closest kin.