In the twenty-fourth year of the Wanli reign, the imperial court was riven with intrigue, and the people lived in poverty. Half a century later, the Ming dynasty collapsed, despite its natural defenses and the loyal men it could have relied upon. Zeng Xiaoren, a modern high school history teacher with a lively sense of humor and a vivid imagination, was reborn in the Wanli era in the body of a young eunuch who had just entered the palace. Drawing on his distinctive charm, modern perspective, and wealth of historical knowledge, he repeatedly danced with danger and solved a string of bizarre, seemingly supernatural cases. Time and again, he escaped peril and outwitted the hidden powers at court, ultimately unmasking the mastermind lurking in the shadows. He also took part in putting down the Bozhou Rebellion. Through the eyes of an ordinary man, he witnessed the rise and fall of the Wanli era, and his conversations across time with the Wanli Emperor shook him to the core and answered the historical questions that had haunted him. Along the way, he won a princess’s approval, and the group traveled throughout the land. In the end, he found sincere friendship and pure love, then retired at the height of his success and lived in seclusion overseas, watching history unfold.
