Zhang Qi transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
He thought he would get to cut a dashing figure, run around the city every day in handsome clothes, and enjoy a secure job with a steady salary.
He never expected that rumors of a "fox demon prowling at night" would suddenly spread through the capital. Then the Western Depot was established, and its Governor became a favorite of the Emperor. Both the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard had to give way to them.
Because he was exceptionally good-looking, Zhang Qi was selected to join the Western Depot. Trembling with fear that he might be dragged off to be castrated, he and his coworkers were escorted by a eunuch to a young man of about fourteen or fifteen.
"Governor, I've brought everyone."
Wasn't his new superior a little too young?
The boy was strikingly handsome, with a sharp gaze. He pointed lazily at Zhang Qi. "I'll take him."
"Come with me to hunt demons."
Zhang Qi: "...?"
Wasn't that rumor just made up to justify establishing the Western Depot?
Damn, there really are demons!!!
From then on, Zhang Qi worked under the Governor, slaying demons, climbing the ranks, and making a name for himself until he reached the pinnacle of power. He became the Governor's most capable lackey and the court's most loyal attack dog, with a reputation as bad as it gets. Arrogant and unrestrained, he flouted convention and constantly skirted the rules.
Yet he was still a guardian of public order in the capital, and humanity's most vital and irreplaceable line of defense. He aspired to serve the state and bring peace to all under heaven!
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