I’m Xiao Yu, the most beloved Seventh Prince of the Great Jing Dynasty. My mother’s family is powerful, and my father dotes on me.
But I know it’s all an illusion, because I’ve read the script!
My eldest imperial brother, Xiao Che, is a ruthless man whose origins are shrouded in mystery. He’s the one destined to win in the end, while my brothers and I are all stepping stones on his path to the throne.
To stay alive, I decided to lie flat.
My maternal relatives push me to fight for the throne? I openly admit in court that I’m a useless fool who can’t even recite the Analects.
My brother eliminates his rivals? I’m the first to bring him pastries and offer my condolences: “You’ve had a hard day, Brother!”
Everyone thinks I’m putting on an act. They call me scheming and accuse me of playing hard to get.
Then I put my family’s military tally into Xiao Che’s hands and sincerely prayed: “Brother, you take the throne. I just want to lie down.”
Later, Xiao Che seized the throne amid a sea of blood and killed all his brothers, yet he alone kept me by his side.
He gripped my chin, his gaze dark. “Imperial brother, you want to lie flat? Did you ask me first?”
Lighthearted and ridiculous √
