During the reign of Emperor Yongchang, Xie Zhian, a young man from a poor family, was regarded as an abandoned son by his family. He was deprived of his property by his ruthless uncle and poisoned by his stepmother, and was forced to live in the market. On the surface, he is as gentle as jade, humble and polite, but in fact, he is as cold as a knife on the inside, and he is cautious at every step. Relying on the golden finger of the "Historical Appraisal System", he can predict the direction of history, discern the weirdness of people's hearts, and quietly make plans in troubled times. From a small official in the market to an important minister in the court, he pretended to be loyal and good while eradicating dissidents and sending his relatives who had bullied him to hell one by one. This is not a story about redemption, but a lonely journey of growth - in the whirlpool of power and conspiracy, Xie Zhian gradually understands that only by turning completely dark can he survive in this cannibalistic world. Integrating real historical facts and imaginary settings, you will witness how a white and black protagonist can stir up the turmoil of the entire dynasty by himself.
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