SUMMARY

As part of the imperial family, every move by Chu Yuan in this game of chess is made with apprehension, fearing that with a moment of inattentiveness, the whole match will be lost in a single move.

Ascending to the throne at eighteen, not half a year passes before civil strife erupts in Yun Nan. Though the thoughts of the old guard at the imperial court are not exactly identical, they are all waiting to see how the new emperor will put an end to this.

Unexpectedly, before this side could make a move, a few thousand miles away, the King of Xi Nan, Duan Bai Yue, had already personally commanded troops to attack in all directions; not half a year had passed when peace was restored.

Sparse moonlight shines into the palace; Chu Yuan stamped the wax seal himself, and had a secret letter sent urgently to Yun Nan 800 miles away — this time, what must we(1) give in exchange?

Brush marks passed through the back of the paper; it almost can be seen, when writing this line, how angry the young emperor was.
Duan Bai Yue spread out a piece of paper unhurriedly, replying with only one word.

You.

(1): Chu Yuan is using the royal ‘we’ here.

Note on the story: This is a character focused story, please don’t expect too much court intrigue.
It’s a slow burn story about two people in love and the things they are willing to do for each other.

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10% angst, 90% cheesiness
A Happy Ending!!

FAN SUMMARY:

A young Emperor who is trying to stabilise his rule, and a Vassal King of Xinan who proves his loyalty for favours, all the while being rumoured as one who holds sinister ambitions towards the throne…OR so it seems to the eyes of the populace.

The novel follows Duan Baiyue, the ML, as he does his best to help the MC, Chu Yuan’s ambition to make his nation stable and prosper, all to fulfil their lifelong dream of peacefully coming together as a couple after fulfilling their duties.

The politics is not hard to follow, story pacing is rather consistent. Mutual pining despite being aware of each other’s feelings. Not quite slow burn, but the obstacles in the way of their love will make you desperately wish for their happiness.



Done by 氷華 from their thread of why you should read dwgl!, inserted with permission!

CONTENT WARNINGS

Bugs: Frequent mention and use of bugs like insects and spiders.
Body horror: Bugs inside human body.
Needles: From acupuncture.
Pedophilia: Sect leader Lan Ji towards Duan Yao, Side character towards Chu Yuan.
Poisons: Used by Tian Sha sect members and those from Xi Nan Manor.
Snakes: Used by those from Xi Nan Manor.
Suicide: One of the side characters.

CHARACTERS

OTHER SIDE CHARACTERS:

Chu Family

• Chu Xiang


Shen Clan

• 沈千枫 Shen QianFeng -- Oldest of the four sons and head of the pulligist world. Also appears in the related novels: Everywhere in Jianghu is wonderful and Everywhere in Jianghu are Tycoons
In said novel, he is part of a side couple! Married to Ye Jin!
• 沈千帆 Shen QianFan -- Third of the four sons. A general who mainly resides in the capital to assist Chu yuan. Also appears in the related novel: Everywhere in Jianghu is wonderful.

Tian Sha Sect
• Sect Leader Lan Ji

Others
• 温柳年 Wen LiuNian -- Chu Yuan's favored court official. Also appears in the novel: The Bandit's Strategy (part of the main cp!)
Liu Jinde
Wen Liunian
Zhao Yuan

will finish this once tl is complete.

NOVEL

• JJWXC
• how to use jjwxc
• eng tl 1-43
• engt tl 44+
• buy the physical copy

SOME TRIVIA: ying told me the physical book is called 白月照楚渊 which literally means Baiyue looking upon Chu Yuan (and the only reason it passed censorship is that Baiyue means moon).

FROM THE SAME SERIES/UNIVERSE:

BOOK #1 Everywhere in Jianghu is wonderful
BOOK #2 Everywhere in Jianghu are Tycoons (NO ENG TL)
BOOK #3 The Bandit's Strategy
BOOK #4 Di Wang Gong Lue

This book is the fourth book of the 古代耽美之 攻略 series. You don't necessarily need to read all of them before this one, though you'll have more knowledge on the side characters and their relationships with each other.

adaptions

• audio drama
• donghua
• manhua

audio drama

• Guide to Maoer

• Left Chevron (light)

donghua

OTHER PVs:

【2018】《帝王攻略》概念PV，人设首次公开
《帝王攻略》新PV
【七灵石2018】《帝王攻略》官方定档PV （官方补档）

NOTE: There are cut scenes and note that the team's budget was limited.

• WeTV ENG

• Left Chevron (light)
• Weibo

MANHUa

Manhua ends at an earlier point in the novel

• Kuaikan
• guide to kuaikan
• Manhua ENG

• Left Chevron (light)

Official Art and Merchandise

AUDIO DRAMA

DONGHUA

MANHUA

PHYSICAL COPY

DONGHUA MERCHANDISE