Emperor's Favor Lost, Eunuch Smiles

Lin Yi, a transmigrator, is cornered by Empress Shu Liuying who demands the reason for the Emperor's absence in the palace, risking exposure of his identity. He agrees to help Shu Liuying gain favor to save his life. Lin Yi devises a scheme to 'favor' the Empress, but instead, the Emperor himself indulges Shu Liuying. He then reveals the truth to her: that night, it was he, not the Emperor, who had her. The two eventually ally, plotting to secure the Empress's position and protect the 'Dragon Seed'.