I Told You to Stand In for the Crown Prince, So How Did You Become an Emperor for the Ages?

Zhao Chen, an elite agent of the Earth Federation, transmigrates by accident and becomes the doomed double of the Crown Prince of Wei.

The real crown prince commits treason and rebellion, hoping to make Zhao Chen take the fall. Zhao Chen strikes back, kills the real prince, and takes his place as heir apparent!

Zhao Chen gives a faint, cold laugh:

"You want me to be your scapegoat? You think you're worthy?"

Then he takes over the Eastern Palace, usurps the nest, and looks after the Crown Princess.

Meanwhile, the entire Great Wei takes a sudden turn.

The second prince brings ironclad proof of the crown prince's treason to court and moves against him. Zhao Chen forges a secret letter, turning the tables and driving the second prince to ruin.

Corrupt officials and powerful nobles take turns framing and scheming against him at court, only to be ruthlessly dealt with by Zhao Chen.

The border tribes mass their forces at the frontier, and the court officials are helpless.

Zhao Chen presents a brilliant strategy using a sand table, then leads an army north and crushes the enemy.

Even the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Society, who has been secretly stirring up trouble across the realm, falls into his hands.

When the late emperor dies, the entire court kneels and begs Zhao Chen to ascend the throne.

Years later, Zhao Chen conquers every corner of the realm, pacifies the four seas, marries a foreign princess, and ushers in a golden age for Great Wei.

Looking at the golden age he created with his own hands,

Zhao Chen says helplessly,

"I only wanted to marry a few more wives. How did I become an emperor for the ages?"