From Down-and-Out to King

Song Hejin, a down-on-his-luck son of a concubine, bought a slave with impressive fighting skills and good looks to stand up to his dysfunctional family. The slave was capable and obedient, honest and loyal. For the greater good of the country, he set aside personal grudges and resolutely joined the Northern Expedition.

Song Hejin was deeply moved and felt the slave deserved better. Repaying evil with kindness just wasn't right.

Unexpectedly, not long afterward, the slave returned at the head of an army and set the entire palace ablaze.

The magnificent, extravagant imperial family all perished in the flames, leaving no remains.

The slave turned and saw Song Hejin rushing over at the news. His eyes reddened, and he choked out, "Qian Nu arrived too late to save you. His Majesty and the others..."

Everyone behind Song Hejin: I can't believe a word you say!

A relatively realistic story, not particularly feel-good.

After discussing it with my editor, I'm planning to start posting paid chapters on Wednesday, August 19. The paid section will begin with Chapter 29 and end with Chapter 93. Please be careful not to purchase chapters you've already read.

P.S. Content warnings:

1. A somewhat unconventional farming and development story that doesn't follow the usual path.

2. I'll borrow the title of a modern novel and the title of a song, along with a few song lyrics. This is not plagiarism.

Thank you all for your comments, gifts, and follows.

New chapters every day except Monday and Tuesday for now.

Theme: Persevere, build the country through hard work, and value unity and friendship