Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character and Still Expected to Seduce the Enemy

Leng Yaoda, a modern woman, transmigrates into the body of a cannon fodder supporting female character in a novel she once read. In the story, this character shares her name and is destined to die a tragic death after becoming entangled with one of the two male protagonists, Lu Zhiyou. The novel features a forced pairing of the two male leads, and Leng Yaoda finds herself in a precarious position as she realizes she is about to be married to the man who will eventually kill her. The setting is the Ling Dynasty, where the Guardian Marshal Manor and the Prime Minister's Mansion are neighboring estates. Leng Yaoda, now known as Daji, is the only daughter of the Grand Marshal and has two twin brothers. She is betrothed to Lu Zhiyou, the elder son of the Prime Minister, through an imperial edict issued just days prior.

Lu Zhiyou is described as handsome and gentle on the surface but is secretly black-hearted, obsessive, and twisted due to a hidden illness. He harbors no genuine affection for Leng Yaoda and views her as an obstacle to his relationship with the other male protagonist, the current emperor Shen Jinxiao. However, Lu Zhiyou has a younger brother, Lu Shixiu, who has secretly loved Leng Yaoda for years. Lu Shixiu is gentle and scholarly, contrasting with his elder brother's calculated nature. Leng Yaoda decides to alter her fate by switching her marriage from Lu Zhiyou to Lu Shixiu, believing that marrying the brother who genuinely loves her will ensure her safety and happiness.

To achieve this, Leng Yaoda takes the initiative to seek out Emperor Shen Jinxiao. She arranges a secret meeting at a tavern called Victorious Spring Court, which the emperor visits discreetly on the fifteenth of each month. During the meeting, she pleads her case, expressing her lack of feelings for Lu Zhiyou and her admiration for Lu Shixiu. The emperor, who has no harem and is concerned about balancing civil and military powers, agrees to consider her request. He summons the three of them to the palace for a discussion, hoping to resolve the matter amicably.

At the palace meeting, Leng Yaoda publicly declares her love for Lu Shixiu. However, Lu Zhiyou unexpectedly claims that he also has deep feelings for her, contradicting her plan. He argues that the imperial edict should stand, leaving Leng Yaoda in a difficult position. The emperor, sensing the tension and perhaps feeling a strange attachment to Leng Yaoda, decides to uphold the original marriage arrangement. Lu Shixiu, devastated by the turn of events, retreats into silence, while Leng Yaoda realizes her initial strategy has failed. Despite this setback, she remains determined to find another way to protect herself and her family from the impending tragedy.

As the story progresses, Leng Yaoda navigates the complex dynamics between the Lu brothers and the emperor. She observes Lu Zhiyou's growing possessiveness and interest in her, which deviates from the original plot. Meanwhile, Lu Shixiu struggles with his unrequited love and the loyalty he feels toward his elder brother. The emperor, Shen Jinxiao, becomes increasingly intrigued by Leng Yaoda's boldness and intelligence, leading to subtle shifts in their interactions. Leng Yaoda must now rely on her wits and knowledge of the story to survive in a world where the lines between fiction and reality are blurring, all while avoiding the fate that awaits the original character.