This Chancellor Is Too Proud

In the fifth year of the Zhaohua era, I became prime minister. Amid a chorus of doubt and ridicule, I took on this great responsibility. I had no lofty ambitions. Uniting the land or shaking the Central Plains with my might had nothing to do with me. Every day, I went to court to show my face, ate roast chicken after court, and occasionally flirted with Prince Guang'an.

Many people say I have no shame. Indeed, that is the greatest regret of my life.

From prime minister to Lord Chancellor, I became more and more of a man, and my power grew ever greater. I gained many things, but also came to feel the dread of standing at the top. I'm so fortunate to have been born in this era and to have met friends, disciples, and a beloved who are worth protecting for the rest of my life...

That was my confession. And now, my story begins...

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