Chen Zheng was the descendant of a family of loyal heroes, but as soon as he transmigrated, he was framed for peeping on the princess while she bathed.
When the emperor heard of it, he flew into a rage. He ordered Chen Zheng to compete against an envoy from the Northern Barbarians. Win, and he would be pardoned and receive an imperial death-exemption token. Lose, and all his crimes would be punished together!
Chen Zheng: “So what if you’re the greatest scholar alive? I know three hundred Tang poems. There’s no literary talent in the world that can beat mine!”
The Emperor: “A literary star has descended from heaven! It’s an honor for our Great Heng! Starting tomorrow, the princess is yours!”
Chen Zheng: “I’m not interested. I can do without a shrewish woman.”
The Princess: “Could it be that I really am not good enough for him...?”
Years later, Chen Zheng could calm the realm with a brush in hand and secure it from horseback!
Gunpowder! Papermaking! Chen Zheng completely changed the world.
