The Forbidden City's Newest Eunuch

A story that is both absurd and profound: During the Guangxu era, the young eunuch Li Xiaoying faints in terror while being castrated and unexpectedly transmigrates to the Forbidden City in 2025. He opens his eyes to find the emperor gone, the rules all changed, and tourists in bizarre clothes everywhere, carrying glowing “demon mirrors.” Nervously, he tries to find his “organization,” only to be mistaken for the most dedicated costumed performer and become an overnight internet sensation. From livestreaming in a eunuch’s servile manner to recreating lost imperial pastries, Li Xiaoying’s struggle to survive is full of laughs. But when Forbidden City experts discover that his knowledge far exceeds anything recorded in the history books, and scientific tests point to an unbelievable truth, a great mystery comes to light: Is he a madman, or a living fossil from the past? During this strange adventure, how will a humble soul regain his lost dignity and redefine his own existence? This is a story that will have you laughing out loud while also giving you plenty to think about. Through the eyes of the Forbidden City’s lowliest figure, it takes you through the transformation of a palace from the center of imperial power into a museum for the people, exploring the timeless themes of dignity, freedom, and human nature.