Fifteen years ago: He was the fourth son of the Emperor of Daliang, a calamity-bringing star blamed for locust plagues, droughts, and floods. The court officials all petitioned the throne on behalf of the people, demanding that the ill-starred prince be eliminated.
Fifteen years later: He was the son of a merchant family in the city, an idle wastrel who never applied himself to anything.
But in truth, he was the guardian of the Daliang realm and its rightful heir!
He was the true Crown Prince, and the princess's husband.
He was also the real power behind the Dali Temple, and the man corrupt officials accused of throwing the court into chaos.
He never wanted any of this. All he asked was to live out his life in peace. But what could he do? Daliang could not do without him!
A literary titan, the pinnacle of martial arts, a master of military strategy, and a pioneer of science!
A peerless swordmaster, a martial arts prodigy, and a legendary grandmaster. (Wuxia + historical intrigue + court politics + sects + war)