Hongshi died in the autumn rain of the tenth year of Yongzheng. The mud in the Imperial Clan Court was cold and hard, and his Imperial Father said he wasn't worthy of being his son.
When he opened his eyes again, he was sixteen once more.
In this life, a book called "The Emperor's Secret Notes" had appeared in his mind.
It was filled with the unspoken secrets of emperors throughout history
Feign weakness to build your strength; conceal your edge until the time is right.
In his previous life, Hongshi thought his Imperial Father despised him. Only in this life did he understand
His father feared he wouldn't live long.
His Imperial Father personally tested his studies, yet in his previous life, Hongshi hadn't understood how much his father valued him.
But court politics were a blade.
His brilliant fourth younger brother Hongli, the Empress with a mind as deep as the sea, and Noble Consort Xi, who was secretly involved with Prince Guo, were all eyeing the place beside his Imperial Father.
Hongshi wanted only one thing
For the window of the Hall of Mental Cultivation to remain open for him forever.
And for his own mother to become the most honored Empress Dowager.
(The timeline has been revised.)
