A Thousand Years of Infamy

Corrupt officials run rampant, and the people live in misery. A man of virtue tries to swim against the current, only to find himself trapped in a dead end.

With nothing but his frail body, Wei Jin goes along with the corruption, all so he can reach the top and change this bloody storm.

If those in power are incapable, then I, their subject, will just have to raise them all over again!

Along the way, he misses the person he loves most, marries his mortal enemy's daughter, and eventually finds solace in the pleasure quarters.

Fortunately, there is someone who, though fallen into the world of vice, remains by his side and supports him, allowing him to tear off the mask he wears and be himself.

A Little Scene

The young crown prince, Tang Yun, is forced by Wei Jin to grow up. At last, he ascends the throne. "Wei Jin, I'm going to have you beheaded!"

The emperor's tutor, Wen Yucheng, offers him a blade. "Your Majesty, please!"

Tang Yun immediately backs down. "Could I maybe not have him beheaded?"

Wei Jin smiles without warmth. "Your Majesty had better make the cut clean."

Reader's Guide

① This story is told from the male lead's perspective. He's weak in the early chapters, but later he's unbelievably formidable.

② This is a fictional setting, so please don't overanalyze the history.

③ One-on-one romance, not a virgin. Readers who insist on spotless leads, proceed with caution.

④ A slow-burn coming-of-age story. I hope you'll accompany Wei Jin as he grows up. Wei Jin raises the emperor, and we'll raise Wei Jin!

Thanks to the author Qing Shan Yuan Mou for providing the cover. Their work, The Jade Pendant Chronicles, is also a political intrigue novel. Please show it lots of support.

Theme: People with different positions can strive and even sacrifice themselves for the same goal.