From Useless Scholar to the Ultimate Poison Strategist

Li Xu transmigrated to the Great Liang dynasty and became an illegitimate son, unloved by both his father and mother, who was also expected to marry into another family. In a fit of anger, he cut ties with the Li family, passed the provincial and palace examinations with flying colors, and rose unstoppable to become the youngest and most ruthless chief minister in the dynasty. His parents, exiled by the court: Son, your father was wrong. Please, let me go back. Countless scholars: The realm has ten bushels of talent, and Li Xu alone claims nine and a half. The empress who would rule Great Liang for the ages: Whoever wins Li Xu wins the realm. Minister Li, come to my chambers tonight so we can discuss affairs of state. The many foreign tribes: Damn it, he’s too ruthless. He wipes out entire clans at the drop of a hat… Don’t hit us, don’t hit us! We’re Great Liang’s most loyal subjects.