[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them":3,"chapter-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-36":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Transmigrated to the Northern Song with Them",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2318926,4535,"Chapter 36: The First Kiss Is Gone","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who ever gets rewarded as an advisor? Everyone is respectfully recruited! Don’t you understand history? Do you even have culture? Do you know what ‘honoring the virtuous and respecting the talented’ means?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun silently criticized Zhao Yu for not respecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, Zhang Chun understood that given her current appearance and status as an underdeveloped young palace maid, Zhao Yu was already being remarkably respectful by even paying attention to her and believing her words—let alone offering her two paths that could launch her to unimaginable heights: advisor or imperial consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for equality?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this rigidly hierarchical feudal society, equality simply didn’t exist—especially deep within the treacherous, power-struggling palace, where it was a luxury beyond reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, fully aware of all this, Zhang Chun, though slightly resentful, quickly adjusted her mindset, silently warning herself not to dwell on it—this opportunity was once-in-a-lifetime, and she must seize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at the same time, Zhang Chun—who had just been urging Ma Xiaojiao to accept her fate—now felt deeply unjust:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We five were reincarnated into a male-dominated Song Dynasty, and that was bad enough. But we ended up as lowly palace maids? How utterly miserable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If only I’d been reincarnated as Liu Qingjing, with Zhao Xu’s favor, I could’ve made real achievements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even becoming Empress Zhu, the mother of Emperor Qincheng, would’ve been fine—she’s old, sure, but with proper maneuvering, I could make Zhao Si emperor and become empress dowager myself, ruling from behind the curtain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Empress Dowager Xiang? Forget it—she only has a year left to live. Even though she reaches the pinnacle of power in this era, the time is far too short.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alternatively, if I could just be reincarnated as a man, I could achieve greatness—and maybe even have three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two concubines, and three thousand beauties in my harem…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun stole a glance at Zhao Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Zhang Chun was deeply jealous of Zhao Yu—just because of her noble birth, all these reincarnators had to scramble to offer themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only consolation was that Zhao Yu was good-looking, decent, and had a real chance of replacing Zhao Ji as emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh… I’ll just endure a few years. Emperor Yingzong died at 35, Emperor Shenzong at 37, Emperor Zhezong at 24—northern Song emperors all had short lifespans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Historically, Zhao Yu lived to 44, and without the Jingkang Humiliation, he’d have lived even longer—but that was because he never became emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once he becomes emperor, with internal strife, external threats, countless concubines wearing him down, and alchemical elixirs poisoning him, he might die in his twenties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When he dies, my good days will finally begin—wahahaha…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After convincing herself, Zhang Chun lifted her head, gazing at Zhao Yu with determined eyes, her voice trembling slightly, shy yet full of anticipation: “I… I am deeply honored by Your Highness’s kindness. I choose the latter—I wish to serve at Your Highness’s side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having previously suffered from shyness and nervousness, Zhang Chun had painfully reflected and practiced for a long time—this time, she finally managed to voice her desire to offer herself as a concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left her lips, her heart began pounding wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, this man will be my first man across both lifetimes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the sake of my dream to rule the empire, is such a great sacrifice worth it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I must not doubt myself—somehow, fate brought me here to accomplish something great. How could I retreat now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“History keeps repeating itself, and after studying countless historical records and analyzing innumerable events, I’ve grasped their inevitable patterns. The path I’m walking now is undoubtedly the optimal shortcut—there’s no mistake here!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Chun’s choice, Zhao Yu regarded her with a thoughtful gaze, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun was undeniably intelligent, especially regarding history and politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Zhao Yu, Zhang Chun was like playing her cards face-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, precisely because she understood history so well, her thinking was rigidly bound by historical patterns—and Zhao Yu, who also knew history intimately, could easily predict her reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, right now, Zhao Yu clearly understood why Zhang Chun chose to become his consort instead of his advisor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember her saying: If I ever reincarnated into ancient times, I’d emulate the powerful empress dowagers of history—treating heaven and earth as a chessboard and all living beings as pawns, reforming domestic politics and expanding borders, securing eternal glory…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She wants to become empress dowager. Step one: become my woman. Step two: help me become emperor—these two steps are interchangeable. Step three: bear me a son. Step four: compete with Empress Xiansu for the empress title or emulate Wu Zetian by manipulating court affairs through me. Step five: ensure her son becomes crown prince. Step six: eliminate me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… let me think—how many steps can I tolerate from her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhao Yu said aloud: “It seems you have great confidence in me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun lowered her voice: “Your Highness is the Purple Star incarnate, destined by heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yu also lowered his voice: “If our grand plan succeeds, I will never break my word to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun longed to hear Zhao Yu directly promise her the position of empress—but she knew she couldn’t be greedy now; otherwise, she’d earn his disdain, lose everything she’d gained, and possibly even face death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment while Zhao Yu was in good spirits, Zhang Chun made a request: “I have foreseen that the Empress Dowager will play a crucial role in this matter. I humbly request to be assigned to serve near the Empress Dowager to act as Your Highness’s intermediary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, Empress Dowager Xiang will be vital in the coming period. Placing Zhang Chun near her to influence her is a wise move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But historically, Empress Dowager Xiang also ruled from behind the curtain for a time—meaning she may become the most powerful figure in the Song Dynasty for a period.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could Zhang Chun be planning to exploit that window to do something under Empress Dowager Xiang’s authority?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhao Yu reconsidered: “Before I ascend the throne, Empress Xiansu and Noble Consort Yisu will keep an eye on her. After I become emperor, what does she have to fear? Besides, letting Empress Dowager Xiang teach this overconfident little girl a lesson might not be a bad idea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Zhao Yu readily agreed: “I’ll speak to Zheng Yaban and arrange for you to serve near the Empress Dowager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhao Yu agree, Zhang Chun felt a wave of relief: “Finally, I have a chance to do something meaningful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, since arriving, she and the others had been trapped in Cide Palace for so long, unable to accomplish anything—leaving Zhang Chun deeply frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Zhang Chun—Li Lin, Ye Shiyun, Ma Xiaojiao, and Yuan Qingcheng felt the same, especially under the poor food and sleep conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, all five women desperately wanted to change their circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as Zhang Chun had previously predicted, in the rigidly hierarchical and rule-bound Cide Palace, even with all their talents, they could do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, finally, Zhang Chun had secured a position near the most powerful woman of the era—she could finally unleash her potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beaming, Zhang Chun bowed deeply: “Thank you, Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Chun was bowing, she noticed a pair of large feet appearing before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Zhao Yu—who had been standing some distance away—now stood directly in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun panicked, wanting to demand: “What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could speak, Zhao Yu lifted her chin and kissed her, catching her completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun’s mind went utterly blank!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her final thought: “Oh no… my first kiss is gone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-20T15:06:47.302Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d1ae6f1cb7598b1bb4a8de5c3b30a93cd5d89e12aff3fb3e601f75210982fc77","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-37","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-35",348,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-cover.jpg"]