the empress and the fool

Emperor of Averna, Jamie Scott, returned from a personally led victorious expedition, but was tricked by those around him. He discovered that the person he loved was actually his female general Harlee Watson. After Jamie Scott's death, he was reborn into the modern world and discovered that Harlee Watson was his contracted wife in this life. Jamie Scott swore that he would never love the wrong person again in this life, to make up for the regrets of his previous life. However, in this life, Harlee Watson liked someone else instead...

In order to repay the favor of saving her life, Skylar hides her identity and marries William. She secretly supports him to become a newcomer in the business world and gives him hundreds of billions of dollars of orders, but she is betrayed by the now-successful William and is forced to get a divorce. On the other hand, Leopold, the richest man in the world, who had been engaged to Skylar and secretly in love with her for many years, learns of the news and rushes to defend her. Skylar plans to announce her real identity at William’s signing ceremony and join hands with Leopold to put William in his place.

Celine Lowe is selling fish, and thanks to the secret support of Travis Zeller, her business is thriving. The surrounding vendors, envious of her success, band together and try to ruin her stall. Just as Celine is about to reach her breaking point and retaliate, Nick Lowe makes a grand entrance with his men, shocking everyone. He steps in and teaches those vendors a lesson. Afterward, Nick tells Celine that the Danorians have been causing trouble and are attempting to invade their country, Celest. He hopes Celine will come out of retirement to help deal with the Danorians. Celine refuses, saying that all she wants now is to live a peaceful life with her daughter. Little does she know that, at that very moment, her daughter is being bullied at school.

Meng Yin, a young man from the modern world, suddenly finds himself transported back to the ancient Daxian Dynasty, landing in the unexpected role of a county magistrate. Just as he’s adjusting to this new life, he’s drawn into a dangerous power struggle between the fierce Empress and a group of corrupt ministers bent on seizing control. Facing threats on all sides, Meng Yin must rely on his modern knowledge and clever tactics to outwit the scheming officials. Together with the Empress, he fights to bring justice and prosperity to Daxian, helping to usher in a golden age for the kingdom.

The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.

Lax Webell, the scion of the esteemed Webell family in Yara, fell victim to a nefarious scheme that left him disfigured and plagued by amnesia. Thanks to Mr. Stone's intervention, he was rescued from his plight. In a gesture of gratitude, Lax married Jane Stone, Mr. Stone's daughter, who had been in a coma.Upon Jane's awakening, she found herself dismayed by the prospect of being wed to Lax, whom she perceived as a fool.On the day of their divorce, Lax's memories resurfaced, leading him to reclaim the Webells. Five years later, he was startled to observe his doppelgänger standing beside Jane...

After her death, Empress Josephine transmigrated into her 30th descendant's 6-year-old daughter, Zoe Hawk. Facing the bullying of her cruel stepmother,Sierra, her cowardly father, Charles, and her domineering half-brother, Ethan, she carefully navigated her way through challenges. Utilizing her past life’s medical skills, etiquette, and political savvy, she reformed the Hawk family and sought justice for the original owner of her body.

To avenge her father, Vivian Gale disguises herself as a man and infiltrates the Imperial Medical Bureau, becoming the empress dowager's personal physician—while secretly plotting her downfall. Misunderstood as a foe, she faces repeated assassination attempts from Emperor Edmund Mortimer. Their clash of wits ignites unexpected feelings, until her identity is revealed. They eventually unite to overthrow the empress dowager's tyranny—and find love amidst vengeance.

In their previous lives, the empress and the consort spent their whole lives locked in a bitter rivalry. It wasn't until their deaths that they uncovered the truth—they had both been pawns in the emperor's game. Their children were used to turn them against each other, and their families had all perished at the emperor's hands. Reborn, the empress returns to the very day the emperor falsely accused her of causing the consort's miscarriage. This time, she does everything she can to protect her former enemy. But before she can offer an explanation, she discovers that the consort has been reborn as well. Once they confirm their shared secret, the two women turn from rivals to allies, determined to take down the unfaithful emperor together. In their previous lives, the emperor's power was still shaky at this point, and he relied heavily on the political influence of both women's families. This time, the empress uses his greed against him and brings him to his own downfall. At the story's close, the consort embraces a life of peace while the empress ascends the throne with grace. For once, the women of the imperial harem live peacefully, free of rivalry. Who says a woman can't wear the crown?

Ten years ago, Shawna Stewart was left in the mountains and then taken in by a fool, Cherry. After being bullied for years because of Cherry, Shawna ran away and met her real mom Mindy Stewart. Mindy couldn't accept her daughter's adoptive mom was a fool, so she tried to take Shawna away. However, they accidentally found out that Cherry turned out to be the War Goddess, the Phoenix Legion's former commander.

The genius young master was harmed and became a fool that was despised by everyone. He was also forced into a marriage. When he recovered, the world trembled for his existence. 

Clarissa Yowell once saved Julian Slater's life. In return, he promises that if he ever becomes emperor, he'll make her his empress. Now that he has finally ascended the throne,everyone is eager to know who the new empress will be. Clarissa is certain it's her—how could it not be? But in the end, she's the last to find out that the woman Julian chooses is his childhood sweetheart, Sophia Lynch.

The Empress's daughter, Xia Yan, was forced to leave the palace at birth. The Emperor searched for her for seven years, only for her stepsister to assume her identity in her stead. Determined to prove who she truly is, Xia Yan becomes the youngest magistrate, solving cases and eventually capturing the Emperor's attention. With the help of Zhuge Bowen, she reclaims her rightful identity and all that belongs to her.

On her wedding day, Elena dies — betrayed by her fiancé and his mistress, who stole her love, her family’s fortune, and even her organs. But fate gives her a second chance. Revived in the past, Elena won’t be played for a fool again. This time, she’s here for revenge.

In the Yolham Kingdom, Empress Christine Shaw gains weight after childbirth and is cast aside by the emperor and even her own son, who has been manipulated by the cunning Noble Consort Rosalie Cooper. Humiliated and killed, Christine's body is taken over by a modern doctor determined to seek justice. Using modern technology and medical skills, she slims down, stuns the court with her beauty and talent, and rises as a respected empress. The emperor gradually falls for her and tries to win her back,but Christine wants nothing to do with him. In the end, she chooses freedom and sets off to explore the world with the grand emperor.

Skilled in combat, Yvette was betrayed by her family and lost her memory, becoming a fool with diminished intelligence. After being rescued by a young girl named Brianna, she pretended to be her mother and formed a family with Theodore, who feigned a disability while secretly plotting revenge. Together, Yvette and Theodore fought back, sought their vengeance, reclaimed everything that belonged to them, and lived happily ever after.

When Angela Grant, the heiress of the Grant family, learns of her boyfriend's betrayal, she immediately rushes to his wedding with his mistress. Unfortunately, she ends up being drugged and saved by Jerome Smith. Five years later, Angela disguises herself and crosses paths with Jerome again. When Jerome suspects her identity, she tries to brush it off. However, when two mini versions of Jerome appear, he pins her against the door and asks, "Ms. Grant, how are you going to fool me this time?"

Adrian Leigh transmigrated to the Kingdom of Xosa and became the half-witted Duke of Yarwick. During Prince Jason's coup,Adrian played the fool and surrendered the imperial seal in exchange for exile to Brimholt. On the journey, he eliminated Bob Zinke, the loyal spy Jason had dispatched to keep him in check. In Brimholt, he outwitted the local governor, Thomas Webb, thwarted his schemes three times and gradually won over the Baelmar faction. Eventually, he returned to the capital with the coffins of the Three Dukes, wiped out Jason's clique, restored order to the realm, and ascended the throne as emperor.