The Ming Dynasty Carpenter: Awakening Ancient Wood Spirits and Stirring Up Political Intrigue

Lin Mo, a young man from the modern era, transmigrated to the early years of the Yongle reign in the Ming dynasty, taking over the body of a destitute apprentice carpenter. The court was still unstable, the aftermath of the Jingnan Campaign simmered beneath the surface, and artisans held low status. He awakened the “Ancient Wood Spirit Sense”: by touching ancient wood, he could access memories spanning centuries and uncover lost techniques and secrets of the court. A broken piece of red sandalwood revealed a secret edict and a murderous plot. He carved a message into it and narrowly escaped being silenced. Using his mechanical ingenuity to enter the palace, he deftly resolved one crisis after another and earned the emperor's favor. From repairing objects to navigating political schemes, he used wood as his medium and steadily rose against the odds. Corruption in the Ministry of Works, border wars, and factional intrigue all became stepping stones on his path to power. He took charge of the Heavenly Works Pavilion, helped the emperor secure the realm and thwart conspiracies, and ultimately rose to the pinnacle of power.