Qi Yu had just read a political intrigue novel he absolutely loved. It told the story of Huo Jingnan, a hero born into a poor family who rose steadily through the ranks of the court and became a powerful minister who could turn the tides of the realm.
Before he could finish it, he transmigrated into the story as a cannon-fodder character.
He was the useless prince who coveted the hero's looks and forced Huo Jingnan, then still at the bottom of the ladder, to serve him. In the end, Huo Jingnan would skin him alive, break his bones, and hack him to pieces.
Qi Yu, the hero's father's number-one fan, sucked in a sharp breath.
A sycophantic attendant at his side said, "Huo Jingnan just broke one of his hands. If he kneels out there for the whole night in this bitter winter cold, he'll surely learn his place by tomorrow and understand who his noble master is."
Qi Yu remembered that in the book, Huo Jingnan's right hand would never again be able to write such brilliant prose. His lips trembled, and he felt like crying.
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Even though he was destined to die without a whole corpse, Qi Yu still couldn't give up on being the hero's dad.
He wanted to restore his "father-son bond" with Huo Jingnan, but realized he couldn't break character.
So he could only exercise his fatherly rights early, forcing Huo Jingnan to serve him by putting on his shoes, bathing him, and drying him off...
Years later, Qi Yu not only survived, but was also enthroned by Huo Jingnan.
The imperial harem was empty, and the new emperor had no heirs.
But the eunuchs attending to the new emperor knew that Lord Huo, who held absolute power, had long since claimed the emperor's bed for himself, serving him night after night without ever tiring of their pleasures.
P.S. The love interest's hand is not broken!
Theme: Even cannon fodder can have their day
