Cheng Sanlang of the Zhenguan Era Tried to Hide His Talents, Yet Became Famous Across the Land

[History | Great Tang | Court intrigue | Farming | Comeback]

After transmigrating to the Great Tang during the Zhenguan era, he becomes Cheng Sanlang, the least remarkable of Cheng Yaojin’s sons.

Having seen more than enough court intrigue in his previous life, he keeps a low profile and lives quietly in this one.

He spends his days slacking off and getting by, making delicious food now and then. A safe, comfortable life is all he wants.

But somehow, his zither performance dazzles Chang’an, his governance benefits the people, his business makes him rich across the prefecture, and his inventions strengthen the army and awe the surrounding lands.

Li Shimin keeps pressing him: “You’re clearly a once-in-a-generation genius, so why do you spend every day slacking off and trying to lie flat?”

Officials are wary of him, while powerful clans and nobles scramble to win him over.

Cheng Chubi can only sigh: “I just wanted to take it easy and lie flat. How did I accidentally become famous across the land and get forced into climbing the ranks until I was made a marquis?”