Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating

After he transmigrated, Ye Shuo became the Ninth Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. His mother was the most favoured Imperial Concubine, and his grandfather was the Duke Zhen who had massive troops under him; his birth immediately made him one of the three most popular candidates in fighting for the throne, even overshadowing the Crown Prince. The most important thing was, even his mother shared the same desires in competing for the throne. A favoured concubine + Military power + an Emperor in the prime of his life; at first glance, this kind of arrangement already meant its upcoming doom was near. Not only that, he still had eight more elder brothers above him filled with ambitions. Eight older brothers, and each one of them outstanding on their own. Ye Shuo thought about it for a while, then closed his eyes and kicked his feet; whoever wanted to ascend this throne should just do it. So what if they became the Emperor? There wasn’t any Internet, not even electricity, as well as any games; even if he became the Emperor, the toilets still couldn’t flush on its own. As he had no desires to fight for it, just like that, the royal Ninth Prince who was treasured like gold and jade grew up to be an infamous dandy. They had to go to the study room before dawn? So that’s why the probability of children dying young was high; he definitely won’t go. Being a subject first then only a person? Even if he is the Emperor, wasn’t he still his father？ At first, the Crown Prince and everyone else thought that this brother of theirs was just keeping a low profile while biding his time, only till that time when he was eight years old and still continued being carried on his father’s back to class did they finally realized, that child was done for. In the past, the current Emperor was always threading over thin ice, carefully maintaining his position as a son for thirty years before he finally ascended the throne. After taking the throne, his sons now were just like the previous him during those years before; until the birth of the Ninth Prince, that was the first time the Emperor met a child like him. But for some reason that even he didn’t know of, the Emperor was instead very invested in his young son; even if there were more children born after, he was still less attentive towards them than him. More than ten years went by, conflicts started to arouse in court, feuds amongst brothers appeared, times were changing; and yet only Ye Shuo continued to remain the same. Nobody could expect that, the new Emperor would pass away three years after he took the throne, only leaving behind his one and only child as heir. With painstaking efforts and great difficulty, Ye Shuo finally supported his brother’s only child to the throne; however, he only took away his attention for a moment and just like that, the child was gone. The imperial clan didn’t have anyone left; and could only let this Imperial Uncle of him to inherit the throne. During his time as the Emperor’s uncle, he was only twenty six years old. Ye Shuo: “…” The day of his enthronement, when they thought back of how the previous Ninth Prince and the current Ninth Imperial Uncle hadn’t even graduated from primary school; the ministers couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with grief, and almost made the Hall of Supreme Harmony overflown with tears. Their Great Zhou Dynasty, was going to end. Seeing how the Ninth Prince after becoming the Emperor continued with his out of sorts behaviour, everyone including the Imperial Tutor had already made preparations to be annexed by the two countries around them. What they didn’t expect was after a year, the country was still stable. Three years went by, the common people no longer suffered from any hunger. After five years, natural disasters started to appear, Ye Shuo took the oppurtunity to send out troops, and then annihilated the two countries. Looking at this unified territory before them, the courtiers couldn’t believe their eyes. Who would’ve thought that in Ye Shuo’s previous life, he was actually a genius.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating "Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating" is quite the rollercoaster! This novel had me laughing, crying, and completely invested in the fate of its characters. It's a long journey, following the protagonist from infancy to emperor, and while it's not without its flaws, the emotional impact is undeniable. ### First Impressions Initially, the story charmed me with its lighthearted and comedic tone. The protagonist's antics as a child, a modern soul navigating ancient China, were genuinely funny. It felt like a refreshing slice-of-life story with a clever twist. This carefree beginning really drew me in. ### What Works Well The strength of this novel lies in its characters and their relationships. The interactions within the imperial family, especially between the protagonist, his father, and his brothers, were complex, loving, and often hilarious. I found myself deeply attached to many of the characters, even the flawed ones. The author did a fantastic job of building up their motivations and personalities, making their eventual fates all the more impactful. Many readers praised the protagonist's feminist ideals and his efforts to improve the lives of women in his kingdom. There is a great balance between his kindness and modern sensibilities and the ruthlessness that he was called to. ### Areas of Concern While the initial comedy was great, the shift towards heavier drama and political intrigue wasn't always seamless. Some found the later arcs less engaging, and the romance, while adorable, sometimes felt like a subplot. The translation quality was also a recurring concern, with some readers noting typos and a slight MTL (machine translation) feel. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Be warned, this story is not afraid to break your heart. Several reviewers mentioned being deeply affected by the character deaths, finding them tragic and emotionally draining. The author doesn't shy away from exploring the darker aspects of imperial life, and the consequences can be devastating. ### Final Verdict Despite its flaws and potentially heartbreaking moments, "Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating" is a unique and well-written story that I would recommend. The strong character development, complex relationships, and emotional depth make it a truly memorable read. Just be prepared to shed a few tears along the way. Overall, I give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.