Reincarnated into the body of the frail, wheezing-with-every-other-step cannon-fodder emperor from Flourishing Times of Eternal Joy, Chu Ning is terrified. Above him are ravenous wolves and tigers eyeing his throne; below him is the treacherous minister Luo Shucheng, a paranoid, black-hearted schemer.
Chu Ning decides to find a powerful ally, starting by bringing the wicked minister over to his side. So every few days, he summons the man to the palace to build their relationship.
"My dear minister, your imposing bearing fills me with admiration. No one under Heaven can compare to you."
"Your poetry would make ghosts weep. Every word is exquisite, and those other writers can't hold a candle to you."
"You practically radiate good fortune. If I can just bask in a little of it, I'll have a lucky year."
Little by little, he realizes the wicked minister's gaze is starting to seem strange. "My dear minister..."
"I'll give you my body, Your Majesty, so you can be lucky for the rest of your life."
Then Chu Ning discovers he's carrying a baby. "You big bad man, you're going to take responsibility!"
The wicked minister smiles indulgently. "Of course."
After that, everyone who coveted his throne dies, his position as emperor is secure, and he even ends up with an adorable little bundle of joy. He's the biggest winner of all, hahaha.
Theme: With a kind heart, you can overcome anything.
