Chen Chen, an unremarkable prince, is suddenly summoned back to the capital after years in "exile." He imagines a grand revenge story about rising from the ashes, only to find... where is everyone?
The king of getting a bargain carefully studies the political intrigue script, only to discover it's been torn down to its title page: the villains are nowhere to be seen, while his friends and family are all over the place.
Chen Chen is full of ambition and swears to govern with diligence! But the harder he tries, the more trouble he causes. Clearly, the professionals should handle the professional work! His job is... to stamp the imperial jade seal.
If he's going to win by doing nothing, he might as well be strong and healthy. Winning by doing nothing Plus: the fitness edition!
The capable and handsome chancellor, Shen Qinglan, suddenly drops to his knees, his voice low. "I deserve a thousand deaths, Your Majesty."
"This subject... harbors improper feelings for Your Majesty."
This is a ridiculous (crossed out) inspiring (?) sweet romance (?) political intrigue (not really) story about "being forced into the job," "all the enemies mysteriously vanishing," "being carried by the big shots," "becoming emperor without lifting a finger," "getting courted by the chancellor," and finally "successfully passing the buck and going on vacation!"
Theme: Live long enough, and you'll have everything you need.
