When other people travel through time, they are either the son of a prince or the son-in-law of a princess, or they are descended from the system or possessed by a koi carp. Li Yi traveled through time? Congratulations. When you open your eyes, you are a little cook who doesn't even recognize a dog. He fell into the kitchen stove and almost died from a pot of fish soup.
In the early and late Tang Dynasty, when the world was in turmoil and heroes emerged in large numbers, he unfortunately became one of the "lowest bitches" with a humble status, zero backstage, and even his name was brought over from him. There are no cheats, no cheats, just a mouth, a brain, and a bunch of unintelligible historical knowledge - the key is that these histories don't seem "quite right" here.
Behind the seemingly peaceful mansion, there are intrigues and murderous intentions. Old letters from unknown sources, burned genealogies, and interviews with seemingly ordinary nobles all pushed Li Yi onto the chessboard step by step. He wanted to be a quiet little chef, but when he looked up - he was surrounded by big shots! Each of the heroines has her own agenda, and there are secrets behind her beauty; each of her opponents is ruthless and shows no mercy. The most terrifying thing is that even who he is and why he was sent to the mansion have become a mystery.
On the eve of the turbulent Chang'an, forced by fate, Li Yi could only pretend to be stupid while quietly winning people's hearts, playing secret games, and playing tricks. The sword is hidden in the smile, the life is hidden under the sword, and the sky is hidden in the fate.
Who says a sidekick can't be the emperor? See how Li Yi climbed from the firewood shed, fought his way to the sky with a smile step by step, and finally sat high on the golden throne and looked back at all living beings.