In the Name of the People: Reborn as Qi Tongwei, with a Powerful Grandfather

[A spin-off of In the Name of the People + Qi Tongwei reborn + no System + realistic political intrigue + a powerful figure behind the scenes + discreet protection + step-by-step promotions + keeping Sha Ruijin in check + balancing the top families + steady advancement + series continuation + told in flashback]

Part Three of the series

Qi Tongwei returns reborn, with no System and no cheat powers.

By chance, he is discovered by his long-lost grandfather, a senior statesman. From then on, he has an unseen protector from the capital watching over him and providing discreet support.

In this life, he will no longer bow his head or compromise. He will crush Hou Liangping, keep Sha Ruijin in check, and balance the top families.

Steadily and surely, he rises from Handong to the capital, reaches the summit, and truly takes control of his own fate.

No bleeding-heart naivety, clear about friends and foes, and grounded in realistic political maneuvering throughout.