The film crew used her to hype up their new drama, and she, in turn, used this scheme to clean up her image and gain public favor.
They used each other, and everyone got what they wanted, so there was no sense of injustice.
[Sensing that the host has been very idle lately, and idleness can lead to a loss of fighting spirit, the system is arranging a script!]
The system's mechanically cold voice suddenly sounded in her mind.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling's spirits immediately lifted.
She had been so bored these past few days, unable to find a good script to act in. She hadn't expected the system to be so thoughtful.
[The role is being locked, please host be prepared!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the role of Zhao Hede in "Empress of the Celestial Dynasty."]
"Zhao Hede?"
Hearing the name 'Zhao Hede,' Jiang Ling's eyes lit up.
"Empress of the Celestial Dynasty" was a relatively niche palace intrigue drama from 2008. It centered on the longest-reigning empress of the Western Han Dynasty, depicting the brutal harem life of the feudal era.
The drama did not become a massive hit upon its release, but it was repeatedly brought up by countless viewers over the next decade.
Especially the sisters Zhao Feiyan and Zhao Hede, though not the main protagonists, were the most stunning characters in the entire series.
The female lead, Wang Zhengjun, played by Yuan Li (pseudonym), was almost unnoticeable compared to the Zhao sisters.
When Jiang Ling saw this drama in her past life, she fell deeply in love with Zhao Hede, the ruthless, ethereally beautiful enchantress.
The actress who played this role, Miss Guo, was also a favorite of hers.
Miss Guo's beauty was not top-tier among actresses, and her features had a hint of hardship, but her grasp and portrayal of characters were exceptionally skilled.
Playing Zhao Hede, she infused seven parts beauty with ten parts allure.
Many viewers couldn't help but exclaim that after watching her portrayal of Zhao Hede, they truly understood what "alluring eyes like silk" and "innate bewitching charm" meant.
In her past life, Jiang Ling's development in the entertainment industry was limited by her subpar innate looks, preventing her from playing overly beautiful roles. However, she always longed to play a beauty.
Especially characters like Jiang Yuyan and Zhao Hede – the cold-blooded, beautiful, strong, and tragic "crazy beauties."
Besides her allure and "craziness," another significant aspect of Zhao Hede was her unclear, ambiguous feelings for her sister Zhao Feiyan.
The sister loved the Emperor, the Emperor loved the sister, but the younger sister only loved her elder sister, forming a perfect love triangle.
Jiang Ling was both an actress and a viewer.
Having watched so many dramas over the years, there were only three pairings of sisterly affection that she truly shipped.
The Mei-Huan CP of Sister Mei and Huan'er, the Xian-Yu CP of Ruyi and Hailan, and the sister CP of Zhao Feiyan and Zhao Hede.
Jiang Ling truly loved Zhao Hede's character, and now that she had the opportunity to play this role, she couldn't be happier.
Jiang Ling quickly asked, "Which crew? Where is the script?"
The system replied coldly: [This role does not require the host to search for it. You just need to wait quietly, and the role of Zhao Hede will come to you automatically.]
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling's heart became even happier.
It was even better that she didn't have to painstakingly search for it.
Jiang Ling began to anticipate it secretly.
...
Hengdian.
Inside the crew of "Empress of the Celestial Dynasty."
"I want a seductive enchantress with soul-stirring eyes, not a wooden doll with dead fish eyes."
"And demeanor! You walk with a sway, your hips sticking out so much. I want graceful movement like a wilting willow, not post-natal care for a sow!"
"Acting like dog shit! Are you trying to make me meet the King of Hell sooner?"
"Get out, get out quickly!"