Name: Who Taught You to Be Such a Spoiled Brat?
Author: Misty Rain’

Synopsis

[Power-struggle power fantasy + play the pig to eat the tiger + wits and schemes]

[He was supposed to be a carefree wastrel, so how did he end up ruling the court?]

Qin Ping transmigrated to the Great Wei dynasty and became the only heir of the Duke of Chen’s household for three generations.

His grandfather was a pillar of the state who had served under three emperors and saved the life of Emperor Wei.

His father was a great general who guarded the north, but died unexpectedly on the battlefield, sacrificing himself for his country.

Qin Ping was spoiled from childhood and naturally became the most notorious wastrel in the capital.

But as his grandfather grew older and old enemies closed in, the truth behind his father’s death gradually came to light: a national hero had died because of a heinous conspiracy involving treason and selling out the country.

A marriage contract forced Qin Ping into the struggle for power, where he fought for a sliver of hope of survival.

Qin Ping sighed. “I really didn’t want to get involved.”

He marries a beautiful princess! Befriends a powerful princess!

Fights corrupt officials! Slays his family’s enemies! Kills foreign foes!

Years later.

As the sun and moon turn and old friends bring new tidings, Qin Ping is ennobled and appointed chancellor, wielding power over the entire court. He supports the new emperor and becomes the true power behind the Great Wei throne.

The whole capital is dumbfounded. “Aren’t you a wastrel? How are you so good at fighting?!”

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733Reads · 30 days

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