【Mind‑reading + satisfying read + cannon‑fodder’s revenge + 1v1 both‑pure, innocent‑on‑the‑outside dark‑inside little palace maid vs ruthless mad emperor】 　　One day after transmigrating, Ling Shan became the cannon‑fodder palace maid the Empress Dowager shoved into the emperor’s palace to be bedded. 　　In front lurks a mad tyrant who, at the slightest disagreement, grabs a blade and chops people. 　　Behind her is the Empress Dowager, who coerces her with poison to climb into bed and bear a son to continue the line. 　　In between she must also deal with the jealous Empress Dowager’s niece, Consort Xian, who persecutes her with lunatic cruelty. 　　Ling Shan thought her life was over, but unexpectedly she suddenly heard the tyrant’s inner voice, allowing her to avoid death traps. 　　【That old witch has actually sent something of value this time; I’ll cut off her head and use it as fertilizer for the flowers!】 　　Ling Shan: ? 　　【Today’s sweet‑and‑sour fish is disgustingly salty — are the imperial kitchen staff all pigs?】 　　Ling Shan quietly poured a cup of plain tea… 　　【Is the new palace maid made of wood? Standing there motionless — doesn’t she know to throw herself at someone to seduce him?】 　　Ling Shan shifted her feet and leapt forward… 　　Later, when Luo Shui attempted an assassination, Ling Shan — who had been hearing his thoughts — threw herself in front of the arrow, seeking fortune amid danger. 　　【She would actually give up her life for me; she truly loves me!】 　　… 　　On the surface Ling Shan is pure and innocent; behind the scenes she advances step by step, using mind‑reading to rise from a little palace maid to Noble Consort. 　　Until one day, she discovers she can no longer hear the tyrant’s thoughts……