Xie Hong, a modern master of handicrafts, transmigrates to the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty.
Xie Hong is lucky, because this man who loves to have fun has met an emperor who loves fun even more.
Xie Hong is unlucky, because those who entertain the emperor have a bad reputation and are called court jesters!
Grand Secretary Li Dongyang, heartbroken: "What a treacherous sycophant! The emperor has been led astray by a court jester like Xie Hong."
Chief Eunuch Liu Jin, grief-stricken: "What a monster! I've served the emperor for ten years and only just earned his favor, but he became sworn brothers with Xie Hong after just one month."
Emperor Zhengde, smugly: "A talent indeed! A man who can have fun and make an art of it is a fine fellow. I like him!"
A historian of later generations: "Xie Hong was a court jester in the palace and a capable minister at court. The Ming Dynasty's dominion over the world and benevolence throughout the lands were all thanks to this man."
