Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Female Lead is Too Arrogant - Chapter 28

The Great Qian Dynasty lasted nearly a thousand years, making it the longest and most prosperous dynasty in history.

The founding emperor of Great Qian gained the throne on horseback but died just ten years into his reign.

The second emperor of Great Qian reigned for only thirty years before passing away.

By the time of the third emperor, there was only one child left.

The third emperor had two children: one from a favored concubine, who was pampered, and another from a palace maid, who was neglected. It wasn’t until he noticed that his first son was turning out poorly that he brought the second son into the palace for a harsh education. Historians speculate that he might have intended to use the second son to spur the first son into action.

Indeed, with a rapidly progressing younger brother, the eldest son started to smarten up and earn the emperor’s favor.

When the third emperor fell ill and was about to pass the throne to his eldest son, the eldest son rebelled overnight, leading to the second son ascending the throne and the third emperor dying that same night.

The fourth emperor of Great Qian, at first, seemed like an incompetent ruler, often neglecting court affairs, indulging in luxury, and demanding even his cushions be made of tiger skin. He was capricious, changing his servants every fortnight, with the previous batch always ending up dead.

Servants feared serving the emperor, and even concubines avoided him.

At this time, the emperor brought a noble consort into the palace, a woman who would become the legendary Empress Yan.

Historians and analysts agree that the emperor fell in love at first sight with the prime minister’s daughter at a palace banquet and brought her into the harem as a noble consort.

The noble consort, although frail and often ill, had a fiery temper and was said to have made the emperor fall ill as well, causing them both to suffer together.

People joked that this might have been the first case of domestic violence.

Yan Qing: No, I didn’t!

This noble consort was highly knowledgeable and later took part in governance, rescuing oppressed farmers and solving long-standing flood problems. Her involvement in politics, despite the societal norms, made her famous.

She eventually became empress and co-ruled with the emperor, a rare occurrence that did not diminish her reputation among the people.

Her life was legendary. In a male-dominated era, she and the emperor shared a profound love and she became the first woman to openly govern.

The emperor, deeply in love with her, dismissed his harem and supported her governance, turning into a diligent ruler to implement her policies.

Such a man was truly remarkable!

Yan Qing: … History often hides many truths. (Lights cigarette)

The fan page dedicated to Empress Yan was bustling today because historians had discovered a relic of hers—a dagger, supposedly belonging to the emperor but buried with her, engraved with her name: Yan Qing. Interestingly, the engraving style matched modern habits rather than ancient ones, sparking discussions and speculation of time travel.

“I personally think Empress Yan was a time traveler; how else would she know so much?”

“Agreed! After she appeared, the Great Qian Dynasty advanced rapidly, with policies mirroring our modern ones. She had to be a time traveler!”

“Whether she time-traveled is debatable, but her contributions to women are undeniable!”

“+1”

“+ID number!”

Her policies often exceeded the contemporary context, though not all were successful. She was willing to learn and correct mistakes, even disguising herself as a peasant for six months to research better policy implementation.

In the third year of Emperor Ji’s reign, her official governance began, marking a period of reform that led to the dynasty’s peak. Her occasional errors were overlooked, given her significant contributions.

Empress Yan had only one child, a princess, whom she raised exceptionally well. This princess later ascended the throne and continued her mother’s legacy, maintaining the dynasty’s prosperity for a thousand years.

Empress Yan died at forty-five, supposedly from early injuries, and Emperor Ji, in good health, collapsed the same day, rumored to have died from heartbreak.

Historical studies suggest that by thirty, Empress Yan had reached the peak of her influence and could have taken the throne herself but chose to remain with Emperor Ji due to their deep bond. Her passing was mourned across the unified Central Plains.

“Rumor has it, Empress Yan and Prime Minister Song were childhood sweethearts.”

“But there’s no official record of their relationship, just a single phrase from the empress: ‘You are a prime minister.'”

“It’s true! Prime Minister Song supported her unconventional policies against all odds. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is!”

“Prime Minister Song was married, but his wife was not prominent enough to be recorded.”

“Please stop dragging Prime Minister Song into our ‘QingJi’ ship!”

“Hahaha…”

After some banter, the discussion returned to Empress Yan’s legendary life.

Ji Yechen wasn’t originally called Ji Yechen; he was the Second Prince, without a name.

Born in the cold palace, he suffered endless abuse. Despite being one of the emperor’s two sons, his existence was overshadowed by his elder brother. The favored concubine, mother to the Crown Prince, loathed him and wished him dead.

However, the Ji royal lineage was sparse. Killing Ji Yechen would incriminate the concubine, so he lived on, albeit in a humble state. Even eunuchs could mock and beat him.

He lived worse than the lowest palace maid because the favored concubine wanted him to become a useless, timid fool.

But Ji Yechen defied her wishes, struggling to survive, determined to protect the woman who loved him dearly.

Sadly, his efforts were like building castles in the sand. At ten, when he was brought to the emperor’s side, his mother died.

They couldn’t kill him, but they could kill his mother.

Ji Yechen vividly remembered the concubine’s taunting expression, vowing then to execute her slowly.

The emperor raised children like training Tibetan mastiffs, starving them before throwing in meat to make them fight for survival.

Ji Yechen defeated numerous opponents, hoping for the emperor’s favor, only to realize he was merely a pawn to motivate the Crown Prince.

Learning this truth coincided with his planned execution. Ji Yechen feigned rebellion, intending to seize power.

The emperor’s initial plan was for him to survive and support the Crown Prince, but Ji Yechen’s performance made that impossible.

Discovering their plans, Ji Yechen decided to strike first. When told to quell the rebellion, he seized the opportunity, killed the emperor, and declared himself emperor.

That day, he spared the favored concubine and the Crown Prince, imprisoning them to watch him dismantle their dreams.

Ji Yechen thought his plans were flawless.

The Song family played a crucial role in his plans.

Despite numerous opportunities to reclaim military authority, he allowed the Song family to grow.

Yan Qing’s appearance was also part of his strategy. He valued her influence over Song Yu, who was unworthy of his reputation.

Ji Yechen aimed to push him.

Meeting Yan Qing, he proposed marriage with the status of empress. On their wedding night, he expected a resentful but resigned woman, like his mother.

Instead, he was kicked by her, a humiliation he couldn’t tolerate.

Initially enraged, he considered killing her but found she had no martial skills, driven purely by her desire to protect Song Yu.

Curious, he decided to keep her.

Her subsequent suicide attempt in the imperial garden intrigued him further. He saved her at the last moment, wondering why she would defy him for Song Yu.

Ji Yechen resolved to spoil her, making her too cherished to die.

He soon realized her defiance was boundless.

Impulsive, he nearly killed her, horrified at her near-death in his hands. He called Song Yu to save her, feeling strangely bitter despite her survival.

He wouldn’t cry; he had to act. Determined to monopolize her, he used his power to support her openly.

Yan Qing, unbound by the world’s rules, governed as she wished, her policies often successful. Ji Yechen, initially intending to ruin the dynasty, found himself wanting to be a good emperor to stay close to her.

He knew Yan Qing sent Jia Heng to Beihuang for Song Yu. Before Jia Heng left, Ji Yechen met him, subtly instructing him to spy on Song Yu, turning Jia Heng from reluctant to grateful.

He became cautious around Yan Qing, unwilling to lose his throne or her.

Yan Qing’s strategic manipulations made him wary, yet her disregard for the rules impressed him. Despite their clashes, he recognized her unique influence.

Determined to never let her go, Ji Yechen manipulated the court to protect his reign and her.

His devotion went unnoticed; she only cared for Song Yu, treating Ji Yechen with disdain.

She was a bad-tempered woman, but he was the only one who could handle her.

Touching the scar on his shoulder from her whip, he scoffed at Jiang Wende’s tearful attempts to apply medicine.

“Stop crying!”

Jiang Wende sniffled, “Your Majesty, stop opposing the Empress. She has nothing with the Prime Minister!”

“Ha!” Ji Yechen sneered.

Touching the scar on his abdomen, a reminder of her attack for Song Yu, he dismissed Jiang Wende’s words.

That woman was tough, but he wouldn’t relent. He would find a way to eliminate Song Yu.

Grinning coldly, he heard the eunuch announce, “Empress Yan is here!”

Face changing, he pressed his shoulder wound, reopening it. Blood flowed, making him groan as Jiang Wende covered his eyes.

Empress Yan entered with a frosty aura.

Jiang Wende thought she now resembled the previous emperor, while Ji Yechen had changed.

“Hurts!” Ji Yechen groaned.

Yan Qing’s expression softened, taking the medicine to apply it herself.

“I’ll do it.”

“Yes.” Jiang Wende handed over the medicine, relieved.

Sitting by his bed, Yan Qing applied the medicine sternly, “Do you know your mistake?”

Ji Yechen gritted his teeth, “No!”

Yan Qing pressed harder, making him gasp.

Jiang Wende wept again, pitying the emperor.

Ji Yechen, enduring the pain, whined, “Qing Qing, stop being angry. It really hurts~~~”

Yan Qing’s stern face softened, easing her touch. Wiping away the blood, she warned, “I told you, only national matters. If you act out again, you won’t attend court. I’ll go alone!”

Ji Yechen protested, “No! If I don’t go, he’ll keep staring at you!”

“Get lost!” Yan Qing pushed him away, annoyed. During court, many people watched her, not just Song Yu.

Ji Yechen clung to her, “No!”