I Told You to Waste Money, Not to Anger All Our Enemies to Death

[Lighthearted, funny, scheming, political intrigue, play the pig to eat the tiger: it's got everything!]

Transmigrated into the only heir of the Marquis of Zhenbei, Shen Ao just wants to live comfortably as a spendthrift. But a “summons” from the Eastern Palace throws him into the whirlpool of imperial power struggles.

On the surface, he's the most outrageous playboy in Shendu, spending a fortune to buy dirt and thousands of gold to win a smile, treating money like garbage.

Behind the scenes, he relies on his golden finger, which lets him see the attributes of all things, to plan every step and ensure nothing escapes his calculations.

He uses the shocking book Portraits of Shendu to sway public opinion throughout the city, and a revolutionary delivery network to seize control of the dynasty's commercial lifeline.

The Crown Prince considers him a kindred spirit, the princes treat him like a brother, and even the lofty emperor sees him as the key piece capable of changing the game…

Everyone thinks he's just another pawn caught in the storm, but they don't know he's already been making his moves in secret, becoming… the one who controls the board.