The Crown Prince Is Still Trying to Get Himself Killed Today (Qing Dynasty)

What is it like to transmigrate into the useless crown prince in a story about the nine princes fighting for the throne?

After spending twenty years as a good young man in a socialist society, he woke up as Yinreng, the crown prince destined to be appointed and deposed twice before meeting a tragic end. Seated properly in the schoolroom in his fine robes, the young Yinreng sorted through his thoughts and decided to fight to change his fate.

But... even though he worked diligently to guard against schemers and build good relationships with his brothers, he still couldn't escape being placed under house arrest until he died.

So he was reborn.

He was even more cautious, even more meticulous, but in the end, he died of illness under his father's suspicion.

So he was reborn again.

His third life, fourth life, fifth life...

In his eleventh life, he wanted nothing to do with power and only wished to leave the capital, but died in a bandit uprising, leaving no body behind.

Reborn for the twelfth time, Yinreng looked at the magnificent Crown Prince's Palace before him and waved his long sleeves.

Whatever, let it all go to hell! Who cares about rank? Who cares about power? What's so great about being crown prince for forty years? Life is short. Once I've saved enough for my coffin, shouldn't I enjoy myself while I can?

A treacherous minister wants to frame him? He'll curse him out in court! A favored consort annoys him? He'll punish her according to palace rules! Officials are trying to sabotage his business? He'll make enough money to take every last one of them to the cleaners!

And so...

"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!"

Kangxi rubbed his brow. "What has the crown prince done now?"

"The crown prince has gone alone beyond the western border. He says he's going to eliminate a threat to the Qing!"

"What! That rebellious brat, how outrageous..."

"Reporting! A letter has just arrived from the crown prince. He says he's reached an agreement with the foreign tribes, and the two sides will trade without violating each other's territory!"

"Outrage... The crown prince, of course. How could such a small matter be beyond him?"

Yinreng: I only wanted to lie flat and get myself killed. Why are you all praising me for doing such a good job?

P.S. This is an alternate universe! No historical research required! Suggestions are welcome, but please don't argue~

Romance from the male lead's perspective. He has no harem and only one female lead. The focus is on his career and family relationships~

(Have a look at my upcoming novel, too, please QAQ

Historical romance: The Cold Regent's Crematorium Arc for Me. Check out my author page for details~)

Theme: Happiness is just around the corner.