My Inner Voice Leaked, and Now the Entire Imperial Court Has Endless Gossip to Enjoy

Xiao Yaozu, a modern corporate employee who died from overwork, transmigrates into the body of a seventh-rank official in ancient Bianjing. The original host was the legitimate eldest son of the Xiao family, returned home after being abducted as a child, but was rejected by his father and neglected by his mother in favor of his half-brother. Poisoned with a Gu worm by his father's concubine that transforms males into females and shortens their lifespan to eighteen, Xiao Yaozu discovers she is now a woman in a man's body. Equipped with a Gossip System that provides life-recovery points through gathering information, she navigates the treacherous imperial court while hiding her condition and seeking a cure.

At the imperial palace, Xiao Yaozu accidentally gossips about the Emperor's health, revealing that he is being slowly poisoned by Noble Lady Li, a tribute from the Saibei kingdom. The Emperor, who can hear her inner thoughts, is intrigued by her knowledge and her apparent concern for his well-being. He orders a full court physical examination, during which Imperial Physician Hao confirms the poisoning. The Emperor captures Noble Lady Li and her conspirator, Imperial Physician Li, executing them and sending her head to Saibei Wang. This decisive action stabilizes his health and earns Xiao Yaozu a position of trust.

Xiao Yaozu is assigned to assist the Eighth Prince in investigating the Salt and Iron Commissioner for embezzlement. Using the System, she locates a hidden room full of gold bricks, exposing the corruption. Despite her initial desire for personal gain, she refuses the Emperor's offer to take a gold brick, demonstrating her integrity. The Eighth Prince, captivated by her beauty and unconventional behavior, develops a romantic interest in her. Meanwhile, Xiao Yaozu returns home to confront her abusive family, beating her younger brother and outsmarting her father into believing her half-brother is plotting rebellion with the Third Prince.

The story progresses as Xiao Yaozu is appointed as an overseer for the upcoming Spring Examination, a role that exposes her to potential imperial examination fraud. Her relationship with the Eighth Prince deepens, while the Emperor continues to rely on her unique abilities to uncover secrets and maintain stability. Xiao Yaozu balances her duties as an official with her quest to survive the Gu poison and navigate the complex political landscape, all while managing her growing affection for the aloof Eighth Prince and her loyalty to the wise Emperor.