The male lead, Chen Yun, was originally just a poor hunter who lived in a wooden house on the edge of a mountain village. He was kind and righteous, and he lived alone in this house, which was far away from the other houses in the village. In the original story, he met and fell in love with the female lead, who then ran away to be with him, hiding her in his wooden house. The two of them spent time together, their relationship growing more passionate, and they eventually became intimate.

  According to the development of the plot, at this time, the male lead should have been in the wooden house with the female lead, but now Liao Tingyan is in the Luojing Palace every day, and Chen Yun is still alone here.

  The interior decoration is simple, Chen Yun sits alone at the table, frowning and staring at the empty space in front of him, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone. "The female lead has deviated from the plot, I can still correct it later, wait until the rebellion breaks into the palace, and then let her cultivate feelings by my side, as long as the ending is still together with me. But now that the Mohe River flood disaster has disappeared, there are no more refugees, how can I gather so many people to start a rebellion?"

  Others couldnt see it, but in Chen Yuns eyes, a floating panel appeared in front of him, with a line of text prominently displayed on it.

  "Its precisely because of the unknown shift happening in the current world that your inner consciousness is being awakened. The plot correction requires your participation, and the romantic scenes with the female lead are extremely important. As an excellent romantic male lead in the jhx09 series, you should be very familiar with these plots, after all, youve also adapted to this kind of male lead setting before, with a high degree of similarity."

  Chen Yun sneered, "Im familiar with her, of course. But this female lead inexplicably chose to enter the palace. Clearly, she had a good impression of me back then when I saved her before my inner consciousness awakened. Later on, when we confronted others together, she even deliberately protected me. Its obvious that she felt something for me at that time. If not for some unknown reason later on, I couldnt find opportunities to interact with her and cultivate feelings, the plot wouldnt have suddenly derailed, and my inner consciousness wouldnt need to be awakened."

  "Never mind, this female lead can only be talked about later. After spending more time together, I dont believe she wont fall in love with me. Women are all like this, easily moved. Now the most important thing is still the career line. If the flood really didnt happen, it can only wait for next years drought and plague." He said to this point, coldly laughed and tapped the table, "I just dont believe that the plot of drought and plague can also be so simply diverted!"

  "Alert, current plot deviation at 42%, continue correcting."

  "If such a significant deviation happens again next time, inform me in advance."

  "Received, wish you success."

  Chen Yun suppressed his anger, waved his hand in front of him, stood up to tidy his collar, picked up the bow and arrow and bamboo basket hanging on the wall, opened the door and walked out. After going out, his expression became gentle and clear, full of positive energy, which made some young girls and daughters-in-law in the village secretly look at him.

  ……

  The Mohe River flood has been really solved, and there have been no reports of the situation getting worse. Although it rained heavily for a long time, the water conservancy officials seemed to be very experienced and worked hard to control the flood, so now the affected areas and population are not many, and there is no scene of refugee riots.

  Liao Tingyan stared blankly and stupidly at the scene unfolding before her, her entire being sinking into confusion.

  The flood seems to have really gone, what about the drought and plague next year? She thought and thought, her eyes couldnt help but look at Sima Jiao. At this point, she couldnt afford not to believe it, that flood was solved by someone sent by Sima Jiao.

  He had never spoken big words before, and Liao Tingyan only understood now that the emperor was indeed above the law.

  Its clear that Liao Tingyan was furious about this, if he could do it, why didnt he take care of anything in the original work! Is he looking for death?! Even if he took some measures when the disaster occurred and cared about the victims afterwards, when many people died due to drought and riots broke out, he shouldnt have simply let the soldiers slaughter and suppress them, and things wouldnt have escalated to the point where rebellions broke out everywhere.

  In this era, the ruler is placed above ones parents and teachers, with only heaven and earth ranking higher. If it werent for being driven to desperation, those common people wouldnt have risen up in revolt. That brain-diseased Sima Jiao is simply seeking to destroy the country.

  Wait... He shouldnt be intentionally letting his country perish, right?

  Liao Tingyan was somewhat uncertain whether Sima Jiaos illness was really that serious.

  Simu Jiao noticed her gaze: "What? Didnt you hear that the Mo River flood is nothing to worry about, why are you still worried?"

  Liao Tingyan only reacted at this time, Sima Jiao sent someone to deal with the Hao River flood, it seemed because she had been tossing and turning lately due to this, in other words, for her sake.

  She actually seemed somewhat surprised and delighted?

  Turning a blind eye to Sima Jiao, Liao Tingyan said softly: "Since nothings wrong, I naturally wont worry again."

  "Thats good, since youre no longer worried, can you explain to me why you were so anxious about a small water problem?" Sima Jiao asked, hugging his chest and staring at her.

  Liao Tingyans heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her eyelashes to appear pitiful. "He Xia is also in the Mohe branch, I was worried about it and had a dream, dreaming that the flood did not stop, and He Xia was flooded, so I am very worried. Im afraid its because I miss my hometown and think of my father, which made me lose my composure."

  Simar stared at her for a while, not knowing if he had accepted the answer. Liao Tingyan didnt ask again after seeing him and thought she had gotten away with it. Who knew that when they went to sleep that night, Simar told her...

  "Ive sent someone to deliver the imperial edict by the river. Im having your father come to Luoyang, hell arrive quickly on horseback, and youll see him before long."

  "What?!"

  "Its not you who wants to see your father, is it? Since you want to see him, let him come and meet you." Sima Jiao said matter-of-factly.

  Liao Tingyan understood that words couldnt be spoken carelessly, because you wouldnt know what Sima Jiao would do after hearing them.

  "That... thank you, Your Majesty." What else could be done, but to wish her father a smooth journey and not be frightened by this sudden summons.

  Liao Shijun received the abrupt and inexplicable edict summoning him to Luoyang, and countless unpleasant speculations arose in his mind. He worriedly thought that it didnt say why he was being summoned to Luoyang, could it be that something had happened to his daughter? Could it be that his daughter had already passed away, and he was being called to see her one last time?

  He almost shed tears of an old father due to his own imagination, but Liao Shikun immediately handled the affairs in the county and rushed to Luoyang with a light vehicle.

  And without mentioning how hastily Liao Shike rushed to Luoyang, on this day Liao Tingyan and Sima Jiao went together to the grand court assembly, witnessing a lively scene.

  She was dazing off as usual beside Sima Jiao when she suddenly heard a certain minister in the hall bring up the issue of the Emperors successor.

  "Your Majesty, if there is no heir, the country will be unstable!"

  Liao Tingyan clearly saw Sima Jiaos action of stretching out his hand to rub the wooden beads on his wrist. She knew that this move was dangerous after being with Sima Jiao for these days.

  Its strange to say, Sima Jiaos harem has so many beauties, but not one of them has ever been pregnant or given birth. Moreover, in the imperial court and the harem, no one has ever mentioned the issue of offspring in front of Sima Jiao - this is still the first time Liao Tingyan has heard someone mention this matter in front of Sima Jiao.

  She keenly sensed that the topic seemed somewhat taboo, as the grand hall immediately fell silent after this remark, as if everyone was waiting for Sima Jiaos reaction. Liao Tingyan also noticed that many ministers strange gazes were placed on herself.

  Duan Taifu, who was standing at the front right side, seemed to have also glanced at her, but quickly shifted his gaze away.

  After a moment of silence, Sima Jiao suddenly burst out laughing. He leaned forward and said to the minister, "With so many beautiful women in my harem, none of them can bear me an heir, its indeed because they are not serving me well."

  Liao Tingyan was speechless, thinking of the nights she had been held and slept. Hehe, beautiful woman serving is not good for you, its your own fault that you cant do it, huh? Even if you dont have a child, you still have the face to blame the little old lady?

  Simaruo knocked on the armrest, with a smile on his face, as if he was in a good mood and asked the minister: "Does Zuo Yan think that the beauties in the palace cannot continue my bloodline?"

  Liao Tingyan felt tense and thought, "Is Sima Jiao going to kill his little wife again?"

  Zuo Zhan Yi was even more anxious than she, sweating on his forehead: "Perhaps Your Majesty should select another woman of good family and health to enter the palace..."

  Simazhao suddenly asked him: "Doesnt the Left Remonstrances family have a daughter?"

  Zuo Zhan Yi heard this and was startled, hastily replying: "My family indeed has a daughter, but my younger daughter has already married and given birth to children." He had been signaled by the son of Duan Taifu to bring up this matter in court, but it did not mean he was willing to send his daughter into the palace for this emperor to play with and kill. Fortunately, his daughter had long since gotten married, and he secretly wiped away sweat.

  However, Sima Jiao looked at him coldly and said in a chilly tone: "Youve had children? Good, since the daughter of Zuo Xiang can give birth, let her enter the palace. Who knows, she might be able to bear me a child... But if after a year she still hasnt given birth to a child, Ill have her put to death. What does Zuo Xiang think about this?"

  Zuo Jianyi was stunned, her legs softened and she knelt down, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty cannot do this! I am already married to a member of the Duan family!"

  Simazhao looked at Duan Taifu with a strange expression, "So you were married to the young master of the Duan family. What do you think, Taifu? After all, my mother was also from the Duan family. Since we are relatives, I suppose you would be willing to share my worries?"

  Duan Taifu cupped his hands and spoke calmly, "Your Majesty, plotting to take my wife is a scandal."

  Simar Focused burst out laughing, "Scandal? As if there arent enough scandals on me already?"

  Although the two are in a grandfather-grandson relationship, their interaction is somewhat subtle. A few people who knew some inside information heard the emperors words with ulterior motives and remembered a certain rumor from that year, and were so frightened that they didnt dare to breathe loudly.

  Liao Tingyan watched the development of the situation on the side, her expression also a bit strange. Because she had seen this in the original book, it was the female lead who was taken into the palace and heard the memories from the palace staff, saying that previously a left censor had advised the emperor to continue his lineage as soon as possible, but the emperor took his already married daughter and forcibly summoned her into the palace. The woman lived in fear every day, and not long after, she died of fright.

  In the original story, after the female lead heard about this matter, she naturally felt both fearful and hateful towards the Emperor, while also feeling disgusted. Every day, she would think of her lover, so when the male lead later came to rescue her, she was moved to tears and forgot about the conflict she had with him due to the female supporting character, thus reconciling with the male lead in a logical manner.

  Then now, because she entered the palace much earlier than the female lead in the original work, she directly bumped into this matter.

  It feels strange. The person next to her, ruthless and terrifying, but he spends every day with her, sleeps with her every night, always remembers what she says, fulfills many of her wishes, never gets angry with her, nor hurts her. In her heart, this Sima Jiao seems different from the one in the original story, but now, following the plot of the original story, he is about to force a innocent woman to death.

  Liao Tingyan couldnt articulate her feelings, she only knew that the womans life was just a brief paragraph in the original story, just like those millions of people who died from floods, plagues and droughts. In the story, she was an insignificant supporting character without even a name, but in this world, she was a living, breathing person.

  She might have been a bit rash, and at this time she suddenly grasped Sima Jiaos hand and said: "Your Majesty, am I serving you poorly? Do you want to let that kind of woman enter the palace?"