Chapter 1: The Villain's Legacy of Wei Wu, I Enter the Bridal Chamber in the Protagonist's Place
The night was as dark as ink.
Yet, the entire Ye Mansion was ablaze with lights, filled with joyous festivities.
Today was the auspicious day of the eldest daughter of the Ye family's wedding, meant to bring good fortune.
At this moment.
Standing in front of the bride's chamber, Su Qing felt somewhat troubled.
The good news was that he wasn't the one who had to marry into a wealthy family and act as a devoted lapdog husband.
But... the groom had accidentally been knocked unconscious by him.
Su Qing glanced at the young man in wedding attire lying at his feet, then recalled the breathtaking beauty he had glimpsed earlier that evening, just before the wedding ceremony.
Her enchanting eyes shimmered like a spring, her gaze rippling with allure.
What should I do if your bride has feelings for me?
She even left the door open for me.
Madam... you really just greened yourself!
As a firm believer in true love, if he had the chance to turn back time, Su Qing would have liked to wake up this poor groom, who was clearly poisoned by the mentality of an infatuated lapdog.
But unfortunately.
The story had already begun, and he... had no way back!
At this moment.
Su Qing could confirm that he had indeed transmigrated into the world of "Chronicles of the Spring and Autumn Goddess," a so-called pure love masterpiece.
And he had taken the role of a notorious boss-level villain, the newly favored minister of the Empress.
A man who could do as he pleased with numerous divine maidens and celestial beauties, nearly stripping them of their purity.
What's worse?
Most of the time, these proud and noble goddesses... willingly submitted themselves.
It truly enraged the warrior of pure love.
But now, I'm the villain?
These are the things I'm about to experience?
Well... maybe... alright, putting myself in the role, this actually does seem like an incredibly thrilling story.
Pure love?
Never heard of it!
She came to me on her own...
Take, for example, the eldest daughter of the Ye family!
Known as the mute bride, supposedly possessed and mentally lost, but in reality, she was the first goddess in the game to descend into the mortal world, walking the path of worldly trials.
On the eve of her wedding night, she used herself as bait to lure Su Qing, the favored minister of the Empress, into her trap.
The legacy of Wei Wu, though delayed, has arrived.
A truly skilled hunter often appears in the guise of prey.
Goddesses are always arrogant.
They are convinced that no man in the world can resist their charm.
And to gain control over Su Qing, the trusted minister by the Empress's side, she didn't hesitate to taint herself with poison, sacrificing her chastity multiple times to ensure a seamless taming process.
All to help the long-hidden Heavenly Dao Sect carve out a place in this world!
This was also the opening storyline of the game.
"I remember... this Lady Ye possesses icy skin and jade bones, a Fire Dao physique, a perfect balance of fire and ice, a rare beauty beyond compare?"
"And she even has a loyal and devoted lapdog husband who guards the door and adds to the fun..."
"Even with the truth right before his eyes, this husband still firmly believes his wife remains pure and untainted."
"In the end, the two of them reunite before his grave and achieve their 'happily ever after.'"
"What a joyous occasion—truly worth celebrating!"
"Tsk! How distasteful, and yet I still remember it so vividly!"
Recalling the fragmented storyline of the game's protagonist, Su Qing now saw this Ye family son-in-law in a completely different light.
Brother, I must befriend you in the future!
As for why an exalted goddess, who overlooked all beings with disdain, would resort to such a crude beauty trap?
Naturally, it was because—Su Qing's backing was strong enough!
In this chaotic Spring and Autumn era, where a hundred schools of thought contended,
There was one individual who, in just a few short years, quelled internal strife, conquered the ten southern kingdoms, and established an unprecedented period of stability and prosperity.
Possessing unparalleled martial prowess, commanding an army of hundreds of thousands,
She truly held half the world in her grasp, striking fear into the hearts of heroes everywhere.
And she was none other than Su Qing's direct superior—the supreme Empress, the ultimate villain boss, known as the 'Imperial Beauty'!
With such an almost invincible and heavily armed Empress at the helm, how could anyone not be at their wit's end?
If you don't die, we can't grow!
Thus, Su Qing, as the favored minister who had access to the Empress, naturally became a crucial target.
This was also tied to the nature of the game itself.
While it claimed to be about the chaotic world and the goddesses saving the people,
In reality, it was just a degenerate creation relying entirely on visual design!
Here.
Players could choose various types of protagonists, embark on their adventures, and encounter numerous famous goddesses and celestial beauties, leading to romantic and tragic love stories.
All culminating in the overthrow of the Empress's tyranny.
However, the process inevitably required the protagonist's beloved to make small sacrifices for the greater good.
And that meant dealing with Su Qing, the Empress's villainous pet minister.
It was evident that the developers harbored some resentment towards the typical protagonist archetypes.
For instance, take this devoted son-in-law who endured cold treatment from his wife, who even drank her foot-washing water yet still had his favorability maxed out.
Even on the eve of their wedding, he was cast out.
Even after the main storyline had progressed significantly, he still hadn't even held his wife's delicate hand.
The typical flaw of this genre—using an unapproachable, high-status wife as a selling point.
No matter how badly the protagonist was treated, his favorability remained unwavering, locked in place.
Just because of one glance in a crowd, he was willing to be enslaved for life?
Brother, the deep-love script is outdated!
Now, we call that being a simp.
So, the goddess you worship ends up in someone else's arms—just to wake up modern young men.
However!
Despite the countless flaws in the story, it still had its undeniable strengths.
Explosive character designs!
One after another, these reserved, untouchable beauties, whether they were supreme Daoist lords who saw all beings as chess pieces or holy goddesses dedicated to redeeming the world...
Paired with modern outfits of silk stockings, high heels, and uniforms.
Let's just say—the designers knew exactly what men wanted.
"Now, the question is... as someone who has experienced hundreds of sacrificial endings, what should I do next?"
Since his memories awakened too late, Su Qing had no time to prepare.
The goddess inside the bridal chamber had likely already set up an intoxicating fragrance, waiting for him to walk into her trap.
Option 1: Surrender to the righteous side.
But even if he truly wanted to reform, the righteous goddesses would never trust him or give him a chance.
Not to mention, he was already inclined to tame her instead!
Not to mention, Lady Ye had planned for this long ago.
With the area sealed off, Su Qing had no way to escape!
Option 2: Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Endure?
Even if he were poisoned and manipulated, he could still take some small advantages in return.
Not bad?
No, absolutely pathetic!
Not in line with his personality at all.
A little pleasure wasn't truly satisfying.
Being passive wasn't satisfying either!
"So, this is really troublesome... wait!"
Suddenly.
Just as Su Qing was anxiously considering his next move, he remembered the silk pouch the Empress had given him this morning.
A rare, personally emphasized warning.
Open it when in trouble?
Inside, he found a universal restriction talisman, a detoxifying divine pill, and a dragon-binding rope specifically designed to restrain Daoist experts...
Ah this...!!
This was practically a tailor-made solution for tonight's predicament!
Su Qing was utterly astonished.
A scenario that didn't even exist in the game had appeared?
Could my Empress actually foresee the future?!
No, no, no, perhaps my constant whispers in her ear over time had finally made this arrogant Empress a little wary...
She truly is the boss I admire the most!
Indeed.
Among all the characters in "Chronicles of the Spring and Autumn Goddess," Su Qing's favorite was undoubtedly the legendary 'Imperial Beauty.'
Redemption? He never planned to wash away his sins.
At the very least, sticking to the Empress's side meant he wouldn't be betrayed, and in the early and mid-game, he'd have a powerful backer—what's not to love?
As for now?
It was time to do what a villain was meant to do.
"What a marvelous beginning!"
Su Qing lifted his hand and pushed open the door to the bridal chamber, which should have belonged only to the groom.
He couldn't let the bride wait too long!