In his previous life, he was the youngest chief grand secretary of the Great Feng Dynasty, the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, and a treacherous minister who wielded power over the entire court in the eyes of the world. He poured his heart and soul into the empire, only to be discarded in the end. One cup of poisoned wine, and all hope was lost.
When Gu Changfeng opened his eyes again, he found himself back at eighteen. The tragedies had yet to happen, and the powerful men who had once toyed with him like a puppet still saw him as an ant they could crush at will.
Looking at his own young, handsome face in the mirror, Gu Changfeng smiled.
This time, the pawn would turn the tables and become the player.
Your Majesty, you still want to use me as a blade? Sorry, this blade has a mind of its own, and… it’s a little hard to handle.
Honored colleagues, you still want to dig a pit for me? Don’t rush. I’ll dig you a luxurious tomb myself. I’ve even picked out the perfect site.
The realm is the board, and all living beings are its pieces.
In this life, I seek neither a place in the history books nor lasting fame. I only want to do what feels right.
I’ll make everyone who owes me pay back double!
This is the lighthearted (maybe?) story of a former king returning to power, using the most “unorthodox” methods to pursue the most “domineering” path of a powerful minister, and stirring up the entire age along the way.
