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In his previous life, an overworked office drone died suddenly after pulling yet another 996 shift. His soul transmigrated into Li Shen, the tenth prince of the Zhenguan era.
In this life, he’s determined to lie flat and slack off, staying well clear of the struggle for the throne.
At his investiture ceremony, a censor seizes on the rules of etiquette to berate him in public?
His modern-day trash talk kicks in, and a barrage of idioms sends the censor fainting on the spot.
Worried Li Shimin might suspect he’s from another time?
He blames it all on a head injury from a fall three years ago, perfectly hiding his secret.
He takes on a pair of lively attendants and asks his father to grant him a fief outside the city, so he can focus on industry and making money.
He builds Zui Chang’an into a premium distilled-liquor brand, expands grain production on the imperial estates, and earns a fortune of his own instead of relying on court stipends.
The Cui clan monopolizes the liquor market and sabotages him at every turn.
Prince Li Tai pretends to win him over while secretly joining forces with powerful clans to undermine his business.
Crown Prince Li Chengqian is plagued by a leg ailment, and I’m the only one who sincerely helps him.
He only wanted to be a peaceful, idle prince, but one faction after another keeps coming to pick a fight.
Li Shen spreads his hands and smiles wryly:
Don’t push me. If you really force my hand, I’ll take on the court in a war of words and crush you in the business world. I’m ready for it all!
