Sister swapped our marriages fine i became an Empress.
[Dual Regression and Marriage Exchange + Imperial Harem Power Struggles + Non-virg*n Leads + Eventual Sole Favor + Highly Perceptive Female Lead]
Shen Zhinian and her sister Shen Nanqiao were both reborn.
In their past lives, Shen Zhinian was arranged by her father to marry his impoverished student, while her sister was selected for the imperial selection.
Before even sharing the Emperor’s bed, she was granted the title of Noble lady. The world believed that her sister’s status was beyond compare, while her’s was utterly insignificant.
Yet who would have thought—years later, the impoverished scholar Shen Zhinian had married would achieve top honors in three consecutive imperial examinations, rise to the rank of Marquis, and be appointed as Prime Minister. She, in turn, became the youngest First-Rank titled Lady in the empire.
Meanwhile, her sister, who had failed to gain the Emperor’s favor, spent half a lifetime struggling in the deep palace, only to meet a tragic end after being framed.
When Shen Zhinian opened her eyes once more, she found herself regressed to the moment before her betrothal. Her sister was eagerly vying for the chance to marry the impoverished scholar, intending to send her into the imperial selection instead. She couldn’t be more pleased.
That scholar, while talented, was arrogantly ambitious. Moreover, his household was far from welcoming—he had a harsh mother and a difficult younger sister. In their past life, the only reason he had a smooth ascent in his official career was due to her tireless efforts, painstakingly clearing the path for him.
But in this life, all the glory and prestige her sister coveted would never come to pass.
Besides, His Majesty was not only young and handsome, but the Empress’ seat remained vacant. Every maiden selected to enter the palace had a chance to compete for that position.
Shen Zhinian had understood since childhood that men were unreliable. She never sought true affection—only wealth and glory.
After all, how could a First-Rank titled Lady ever compare to the Mother of the Nation? In this life, she would be the one to claim unparalleled wealth and honor!
However, Shen Zhinian gradually discovered that the imperial harem harbored not only a transmigrated woman but also a raider equipped with a system.
No matter—off with their heads, and that will do!
Even so, could someone tell her why His Majesty’s gaze upon her was growing increasingly… strange?
Imperial Concubine ranks in the Imperial Harem:
Empress, Super Rank, 1 person.
Imperial Noble Consort, First Rank, 1 person.
Noble Consort, Second Rank, 2 people.
Four Consorts (Consort Xian, Consort Liang, Consort Shu, Consort De), Third Rank, 4 people.
Consort, Third Rank (Subordinate), 5 people.
Pin, Fourth Rank, 6 people.
Noble Lady, Fifth Rank, unlimited number.
Attendant, Sixth Rank(Changzai), unlimited number.
Agreement(Daying), Seventh Rank, unlimited number.
Female Official, Unranked, unlimited number.
Protagonist: Shen Zhinian, Nangong Xuanyu