To Be the Phoenix

Yu XiaoguaiguaiJinjiang Literature City2016

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Series: Modern business rivals Su Yunzhi and Gong Qing die together in a car crash and transmigrate into a fictional dynasty, becoming respectively the emperor's Consort Shu and the emperor's designated future empress. Enemies since kindergarten, the two quickly forge a secret alliance in the unfamiliar era on the strength of their shared modern mindset. Su Yunzhi, posing as a frail consort, secretly manipulates Emperor Qianqing's thoughts and makes him wary of Gong Qing; once Gong Qing enters the palace, the two women use their workplace savvy and skill at shaping public opinion to maneuver between the two empress dowagers and among the noble and humble clans, moving from rivalry to alliance, dismantling their enemies step by step and forging a bond that transcends political scheming as they overturn the inner palace and the outer court.

Summary

Modern business rivals Su Yunzhi and Gong Qing are transported by a car accident into a fictional dynasty, becoming Imperial Consort Shu and the Emperor's designated future empress respectively. Enemies since kindergarten, the two quickly form a secret alliance in the unfamiliar era on the strength of their shared modern sensibilities. Su Yunzhi, feigning the fragility of a consort, subtly manipulates Emperor Qianqing's mind, sowing suspicion of Gong Qing in his heart. After Gong Qing enters the palace, the two women navigate between the two empress dowagers and the rival factions of aristocratic clans and humble scholars, deploying workplace savvy and skill in shaping public opinion. Moving from opposition to alliance, they dismantle hostile forces step by step, and in the course of overturning the back palace and the imperial court, forge an emotional bond that transcends political intrigue.

Editor's review

Suited to readers who enjoy yuri, historical transmigration, and light-comedy palace intrigue. Both heroines are sharp, and the satisfaction of watching them scheme against the emperor and the court is strong; transplanting modern workplace wisdom into palace intrigue feels fresh. Weaknesses: the setting is fictional and lightly researched, the power-struggle plot is relatively simple, and the focus leans heavily on the two women's interactions and romance, so readers seeking weighty historical drama or tightly plotted intrigue may be disappointed.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy yuri
Readers who prefer two strong female leads joining forces
Readers who like light-comedy historical transmigration
Readers who want satisfying palace intrigue without heroines competing for the emperor's favor

Not a good fit for

Readers who care about historical accuracy
Readers who prefer traditional male-female romance or a male protagonist's viewpoint
Readers who dislike fictional settings and light-comedy tone

Reading tips

Read the first few chapters to get a feel for the two heroines' personalities and dynamic before deciding to finish it
Watch the shift of Su Yunzhi and Gong Qing from rivals to allies—it is the emotional throughline of the book
Treat the palace and court intrigue as light comedy and don't worry about historical plausibility

About the publisher

Jinjiang Literature City

Jinjiang Literature City focuses on publishing online literature. Its catalog covers categories such as premium fiction, time-travel and alternate-history fiction, ancient romance, women's fiction, modern romance, and quality web fiction, reflecting a sustained interest in women-oriented reading and genre storytelling. Representative titles include Splendid Years, Where Do the Swallows of the Old Home Fly, The Starlight in My Pen Is Not as Good as You, Song of Mortals, Lin Daiyu the Great Writer, Fake Slackers, and Judge of the Soul, spanning both historical settings and contemporary themes. Authors include Lingxi Gezhu, Nanfang Chihuo, Xiaomeng Zhihuansheng, Dajiang Mingyue, Lumenke, Muguahuang, Tuige, and Ziwei Liunian, whose works often built readership through online serialization. Public information on its founding background and scale is limited, so this profile presents its publishing characteristics based only on the catalog.

FAQ

Is this book yuri?

Yes. It is an original yuri novel on Jinjiang, with two female leads, Su Yunzhi and Gong Qing. Recommended for adult readers.

What happens to the emperor in the end?

The core of the book is the two heroines joining forces against the foolish ruler; the emperor ultimately loses power. See the main text for specifics.

Are the two heroines enemies or allies?

Rivals on the surface, secret allies in truth, working together to toy with the inner palace and the outer court.

Do the two heroines get taken by the emperor?

The author sets both as virgins; the heroines are not taken advantage of by the emperor, so read with ease.

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About the author

Yu Xiaoguaiguai Author

Yu Xiaoguaiguai is an author of online literature. Public information about the author is limited, and details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and personal background have not been clearly recorded. Seven of the author's works are currently included in the database, namely First Family [Interstellar], Rebirth: Happy Reunion, First Immortal Sect [Rebirth], Transmigration: Blessings at the Door, For the Phoenix, The Road of a Reborn Top Student, and And Then There Was Nothing Below. Judging from these works, the author's writing mostly involves women's fiction, danmei fiction, and ancient romance, often incorporating settings such as time travel and alternate worlds, as well as rebirth. Some works are categorized as quality web fiction and fine fiction. The titles show a preference for themes such as family, immortal sects, and rebirth and counterattack, and the overall style tends toward lighthearted storytelling and emotional description, attracting a certain readership within the corresponding genres.