I transmigrated, but unlike everyone else, I arrived in the late Sui dynasty, when I was still young, and I had no System.
Fortunately, I knew how history would unfold. The Li family was sure to rule the empire one day.
What was I supposed to do? I had no overwhelming combat prowess and no System to rely on. I could only find another way.
So I hid away and studied in secret, hoping to emerge when Old Li took power. It wasn't because I'd heard his daughter was beautiful that I worked so hard. I just wanted a career in government, and to reach the pinnacle of life by using my knowledge of history.
After twenty years of studying by lamplight, I finally reached the third year of the Zhenguan era. My chance had come, and I easily took the top spot in the imperial examinations.
But just as I was dreaming about a certain princess, I was summoned to court.
And what did I see? A monk sitting in the palace, holding forth at great length.
I asked his name. Xuanzang...
Oh, I see... What is going on now?!
I XXXXX...
I'd spent over a decade studying by lamplight, hoping to get rich through an official career, and now you're telling me there are immortals here?
