A deafening sound echoed through the sky, and Emperor Qiu Junyao made a dazzling entrance. After waking up, having been diagnosed with leukemia and prematurely departed before the college entrance examination, he found himself in an unfamiliar fictional dynasty. Seated beside him was a cold beauty in red, casting disdainful glances, while a group of young men knelt at his feet, feigning tears with emotionless faces. Several eunuchs, pinching their high-pitched voices, excitedly shouted, “The emperor has passed away!”
Qiu Junyao: “???”
He reached out, using his remaining strength to grasp the hand of the beautiful woman, declaring in a resounding voice, “I haven’t passed away.”
Beautiful Woman: “?”
Eunuchs: “?”
Young Men: “?”
Qiu Junyao’s “feigned death” caused chaos all around. When he finally calmed down, he realized he had transmigrated into a troublesome role as an early-deceased emperor in a fictional world of devoted sons. The beauty by his side was his newly-wedded empress, and the kneeling princes below were eyeing his new wife.
In the original story, the emperor “Qiu Junyao” was oblivious to numerous betrayals, focused on alchemy, and died at the age of 35 due to excessive elixir consumption, leaving eccentric sons who forcibly took his new wife.
Qiu Junyao: “…You’re the one with kidney deficiency, not me or my entire family!” (Emphasis×)
Calculating that he still had a few years until 35, Qiu Junyao, shocked from his near-death experience, kicked away the alchemy furnace. He dedicated himself to handling court matters, loving his people, avoiding unnecessary construction, and occasionally taking his beautiful wife to visit their sons. He even provided psychological counseling for his eccentric sons, managing his time effectively and becoming a qualified ruler.
Upon reaching his 35th birthday, Qiu Junyao prepared to die, but instead of succumbing to kidney deficiency, he found his beautiful wife and sons rushing to his sickbed. The once aloof beauty held his hand, crying and pleading for him to stay. The crown prince, usually praised for his gentle demeanor, kicked over the royal physician and grimly declared:
“If you can’t cure Father Emperor, I’ll bury you all!”
Qiu Junyao: “…”
It's not like I think this novel is bad or anything, I am just not into "first POVS"
I personally prefer "third POV" and "third person omniscient", because I don't like reading stories that are like diaries or autobiographies..
Don't mind me, I am just frustrated and exhausted looking for novels to my liking.😵😔
I am only stating my preference, not forcing it on anybody.
Aside from my own minor qualms with the art style, it's undeniably unique in its own right. The artist cleverly alters facial styles slightly to depict aging, despite the story spanning only about five years (from age 19 to roughly 24). That’s a fresh approach, and I genuinely appreciated this attention to detail.
The characters are believable, and the mangaka has an excellent sense of timing when it comes to injecting comedic relief, even during serious moments. This not only enhances the story but also helps develop the personalities of the characters further.
The pacing of the narrative skillfully balances predictability—or rather, "unpredictability." Readers remain unsure of the final outcome until the very end, unlike many shoujo manga that heavily foreshadow due to unoriginal plots. The originality of the storyline contributes significantly to its unpredictability and overall enjoyment.
If I were to point out any flaws, they would pertain to the ending. While the story concludes neatly and at a suitable moment, one can't help but wish the mangaka had put a bit more effort into exploring the aftermath of the heroine's actions (or perhaps included an additional omake). Still, as it stands, the conclusion is satisfying and leaves room for potential sequels. (If you're unclear on what I mean, reading the entire manga will clarify—it feels like a recurring issue mentioned throughout is somewhat overlooked by the end.)
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