An outwardly immortal-looking, inwardly dark-hearted bottom x a reborn prince with honeyed words and a hidden dagger
Synopsis:
Gu Yuzhi's life is worth less than a blade of grass. He fights stray dogs for scraps, endures scorn and curses, and is like a rat in a foul gutter, hidden from the light.
Others study hard for years to serve their country loyally and make a name for themselves. At the very least, they hope for a bright future and glory for their families.
Gu Yuzhi, however, studies to curry favor with the powerful, seize authority, and become a man above others.
Years later, he passes the palace examination as the top candidate. The people of the capital see the new scholar's otherworldly beauty as he rides through the streets amid drums and gongs, unaware of the vile thoughts in his heart.
The emperor's ninth son is said to be hopelessly foolish and neglected by his father.
But Gu Yuzhi sees the ambition and cunning beneath his slender frame.
What good is being the emperor's favored subject if it can't last?
Gu Yuzhi thinks indifferently.
He insists on being the first to earn merit by supporting a new emperor.
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Pei Yan is the third emperor of the Great Jing dynasty, ascending the throne at a young age.
At the time, Gu Yuzhi is a favored minister of the late emperor, second only to the throne and above all others.
For more than ten years, Pei Yan and Gu Yuzhi fight openly and covertly, until Pei Yan finally cuts him down with his sword.
The Great Jing is restored to peace and prosperity.
For the first time in years, Pei Yan sleeps soundly.
In his dream, Gu Yuzhi is still the scholar who once rode high on the spring breeze, not the treacherous minister hated by everyone.
When Pei Yan wakes, he has truly returned to the beginning.
He has gone from being the supreme ruler to the disregarded Ninth Prince once more.
Pei Yan laughs in anger.
Fine.
He only has to walk the same path again.
And this time, he can take care of his old enemy before he has a chance to grow powerful.
An outwardly immortal-looking, inwardly dark-hearted bottom x a reborn prince with honeyed words and a hidden dagger
Theme: Even when mired in mud, you will one day shine with a light of your own.
