A modern office drone’s soul transmigrated into Xiao Ce, the most miserable of the Great Jing Dynasty’s seven princes.
His mother had died young, and he had neither favor nor power. He lived in the Cold Palace, never had enough to eat or warm clothes to wear, and even the eunuchs and palace maids dared to bully him.
For being a moment too slow to step aside, he was beaten in public by the third prince and abandoned in the freezing palace to die.
Everyone thought he was a good-for-nothing, a discarded pawn, a speck of dust on the road to the throne.
But they had no idea that the soul inside him had changed.
Endure?
The original Xiao Ce had endured for sixteen years, only to die a violent death.
In this life, Xiao Ce believes in only one thing:
Answer killing with killing, seize the throne with schemes, and triumph over the strong from a position of weakness!
No powerful allies? Then I’ll gather loyal followers and train a band of death warriors.
No command over troops? Then I’ll build a mighty army and take control of the realm.
No imperial favor? Then I’ll use intrigue to make the emperor take notice!
An arrogant royal brother? Crush him.
A corrupt minister abusing his power? Kill him.
The realm in chaos? I’ll bring it to heel!
From a guttering candle in the Cold Palace to the supreme ruler of the realm.
From having nothing to receiving tribute from every nation.
This realm is mine to claim.
