While others fought for favor, I slacked off, got sent to the Cold Palace—now he loves only me.

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Here, ancient Chinese romance novels are reborn in English audiobooks. Experience timeless tales of love, betrayal, loyalty, and destiny — narrated with heart and soul.

✨ Story Summary
Zhu Qianqian, daughter of the Prime Minister, is notoriously lazy and unwilling to marry. In frustration, her father sends her to the palace, where she becomes an imperial consort. With no interest in winning favor, she chooses to “slack off” her days—playing a funeral dirge on the suona during celebrations and gifting a painting of turtles swimming as a birthday tribute, constantly testing Emperor Zhou Yuli’s patience.
But Zhou Yuli, though seemingly strict and cold, has secretly harbored feelings for her since childhood. Amid their comical and chaotic exchanges, the two rediscover their past connection. Ultimately, Zhu Qianqian is made Empress, and she and Zhou Yuli live out their days together—her as the most laid-back empress in history.

✨ Characters
Zhu Qianqian: The heroine. A lazy and carefree prime minister’s daughter turned Empress. She avoids palace schemes with wit and absurdity, yet is sharp and genuine at heart. Has a hidden childhood bond with the emperor.
Zhou Yuli: The emperor. Stern and cunning on the surface, but secretly besotted with Zhu Qianqian. Initially flustered by her antics, he ultimately falls for her all over again.
Prime Minister Zhu: Qianqian’s father. Calculating yet loving, he orchestrates her entry into the palace. Though exasperated by her laziness, he supports her path.
Palace Matron: Qianqian’s assigned attendant. Tasked with helping her gain favor, she’s repeatedly defeated by Qianqian’s refusal to play the game—and witnesses her unexpected rise to empress.

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