My Beloved Concubine Only Wants to Eat Melons Novel

Yan Shu, a beauty in Yongning Palace for three years, has never met the emperor, preoccupied instead with her gossip system. She gleefully overhears scandalous secrets about the court, from illegitimate heirs to extramarital affairs. Her world is shaken when she uncovers a monumental piece of gossip: the cold emperor suffers from an unspeakable affliction. This revelation leads her to question her own presence in the palace. Meanwhile, Emperor Yu Wenlan harbors two secrets: his increasing loss of manly functions and his newfound ability to read minds. Daily exposure to deceitful thoughts renders him distant, until he hears a unique inner voice—Yan Shu's—filled with outrage over his condition and suggestions for remedies. Unbeknownst to her, her outspoken thoughts are the very reason she rises to prominence and becomes the emperor's favorite. Their comedic romance unfolds amidst political intrigue and the constant stream of court gossip, amplified by the emperor's secret eavesdropping. The story also touches upon the fake noble daughter trope.