Waking up as an unwanted Empress was bad enough. Being married to a cold emperor who hates him? Worse. Good thing he's not weak anymore. ⚠️ Reader Preferences / Notes ⚠️ This story contains Transmigration and BL (Boys' Love) themes. If you are not comfortable with these genres, this story may not be for you. Please read at your own preference 💙 ⚠️ Copyright Notice ⚠️ This story is an original work written by me. Please do not copy, translate, repost, or adapt any part of this story without my permission. Any form of plagiarism will be reported. Thank you for respecting my work 💙

Title: The Male Empress's Second Life Synopsis: Lin Wei, an elite assassin feared across the lands, dies on a mission and wakes up in the body of a frail, weak male empress-someone despised by the emperor and looked down upon by the entire palace. The original Lin Wei was timid, constantly bullied by concubines, and ignored by Emperor Li Feng, who only married him due to political necessity. However, the new Lin Wei is nothing like the old one. With his assassin instincts, deadly skills, and sharp mind, he refuses to live as a pitiful empress. If the emperor doesn't want him, fine. If the concubines want to bully him, let them try. He will turn this palace into his hunting ground. But as Lin Wei changes, so does Li Feng. The once indifferent emperor finds himself captivated by his empress's unexpected coldness, deadly aura, and unshakable confidence. As the court is thrown into chaos with political schemes, assassins lurking in the shadows, and war brewing on the borders, Lin Wei must navigate danger while dealing with an emperor who suddenly refuses to let him go. Will Lin Wei choose power and freedom, or will he fall into the arms of the dangerous emperor he swore to avoid? ---

"Apollo Zykren von Drukur." Emperor Gemini reads out. The man took a hold of his hand and place his forefinger on his lips as they hide by the bushes. They could hear footsteps as soon as it faded Apollo took his hands off the Emperor. "Who was that?" Emperor Gemini asks in a whisper. Apollo shrugs his shoulders. They got out from the bushes as Apollo stands beside him. A few meters away Drukurian soldiers rush towards them and kneels down to greet the foreign Emperor. Emperor Gemini then says. "At ease. What is it for you to bother my hunt?" One of the soldiers then answered. "The base is under attack. The first prince commanded us to accompany you for safety. Good thing General Apollo is by your side, your Majesty." Emperor Gemini turns to the man who is beside him who beams again a smile. Emperor Gemini then asks the soldier. "Why is this general not speaking?" The soldier hesitated but answered. "General Apollo had lost his voice in accident seven years ago, your Majesty." Emperor Gemini looks at Apollo and says. "You should've retired-" He was cut off as Apollo without hesitation cuts off the head of the said soldier and swiftly stabs the other soldier's in the chest resulting in their quick deaths. A deep voice answered the Emperor. "I lost my voice since seven years old. The falsified news spread for special reasons everyone knows in the Empire. These soldiers are fraud." He turns to the Emperor who was still processing the situation. "Then it is possible there are planted spies, pretending inside your military base since they had access with your soldiers clothing?" Emperor Gemini stated his thoughts. General Apollo smirks. "Yes, you're Majesty."