A Bastard of a Concubine's Son? I Became a Poet Immortal, So Why Are You Crying?

Chen Du transmigrates to an alternate ancient world and becomes the illegitimate son of the Minister of Rites of the Great Nan Dynasty.

His mother is a country woman who dies when he is still young.

When he is ten, Chen Du is brought to the Minister of Rites' residence, where he becomes a “young master” in name only.

All he wants is to slack off and coast through life like a lazy fish.

But the First Madam and his two elder brothers relentlessly bully him and drive him into a desperate corner.

With no choice, he must embark on the path to power to save his own life.

That year, the emperor announces to all under Heaven that he is seeking a study companion for his most beloved little princess!

That very year, Chen Du's peerless poetic talent leaves the scholars of the realm speechless, and he rises to fame overnight!

As the princess's study companion, Chen Du continues to reveal his brilliance and earn the admiration of countless people.

Little Princess Zhaoyang: “Father, I won't marry anyone but Chen Du in this life. Can you make all my older sisters stay away from him?”

The princesses and commandery princesses: “Little sister, you're still too young to handle him. Leave him to your older sisters!”