The Way of Letters: Could I, the Literary Sage, Be the True Villain?

In the Southern Dynasty, where the Way of Letters reigns supreme,

Zhao Chen is charming on the surface, ruthless underneath.

With the brilliant civilization of China at his side,

he bullies men and women alike and stirs up a storm of change,

climbing step by step toward the pinnacle.

When challenged, he can only cry out helplessly: “I really am a gentleman! Why won't any of you believe me?”