Palace Drama? I Can Infinitely Reload, Making the Emperor Cry with Frustration

Yun Jiao transmigrated eighteen years ago into the body of a low-ranking concubine in the palace intrigue game "Deep Palace." Possessing the ability to save and reload time at will, she navigates the dangerous imperial harem with a carefree attitude, prioritizing comfort and good food over political ambition. Her initial stats are exceptional in appearance and constitution but lack in scheming, a deficit she compensates for through repeated reloading. Upon entering the palace, she meticulously reloads to secure the best living quarters and masters palace etiquette through repetition, earning the attention of Wet Nurse Ye and the Empress.

Simultaneously, Emperor Xie Zhihang suffers from a mysterious temporal anomaly. Whenever he attempts to consummate relations with a consort, time rewinds, preventing him from continuing the act. This phenomenon, which he terms "Rewind," causes him significant psychological distress and disrupts his duties. He conducts secret experiments to understand the trigger, suspecting a connection to his choice of consorts. The Empress Dowager, concerned by his lack of interest in the harem, orders a surprise assessment of the new ladies, hoping one will capture the Emperor's favor.

Yun Jiao excels in the written examination due to her repeated practice, securing a residence in Xianfu Palace. Her first night with the Emperor is chaotic; she accidentally insults him and trips in the mud, reloading multiple times to correct her behavior. Xie Zhihang discovers that Yun Jiao is the source of the temporal rewinds, realizing she reloads to avoid him visiting other consorts. Instead of punishing her, he becomes intrigued by her unique ability and decides to stay with her, effectively breaking the cycle of rewinds that had plagued him.

Following this encounter, Yun Jiao is promoted to Consort Xi. She attempts to reload to choose a different title but finds the Emperor aware of her actions, forcing her to accept the outcome. Meanwhile, the Emperor investigates her background, suspecting her of manipulating the temporal flow for personal gain. In the court, Prince Kang faces punishment for a ritual error, displaying excessive self-abasement that draws sympathy from officials and frustrates the Emperor, who perceives it as manipulation.

Yun Jiao maintains a low profile, relying on her reloading ability to handle minor conflicts, such as framing incidents and social slights. She uses information asymmetry to extract silver from rivals and avoids direct confrontation. Her carefree demeanor contrasts with the tense political atmosphere, as she focuses on daily comforts like food and sleep. The Emperor, meanwhile, struggles with his growing curiosity about Yun Jiao and the implications of her power, while navigating court politics and familial obligations.

The story establishes a dynamic where Yun Jiao seeks a peaceful life through temporal manipulation, while Xie Zhihang, initially a victim of the rewinds, becomes an active participant in understanding and controlling the phenomenon. Their interactions reveal a complex relationship built on mutual curiosity and hidden agendas, set against the backdrop of imperial power struggles and palace intrigue.