Heaven’s Mandate Is with Me, Not the Emperor

In the final years of the Hongwu era, undercurrents stirred throughout the land. Within the Prince of Yan’s residence, the second son, Xiao Chengyin, was regarded as a frail scholar. But with his elder brother’s recklessness and the court closing in, he had no choice but to drop his disguise and proceed with careful steps. Armed with knowledge beyond his time, he quietly laid his plans, waiting for thunder to rumble in the silence. Faced with family infighting, court intrigue, and the fate of the realm, he read people’s hearts, commanded armies, and amassed wealth. He was determined to wrench the Great Ming realm from its ordained course and ask: Who truly holds Heaven’s Mandate?