The Edict of Exile, Not the Mandate of Heaven

Tang Changsheng transmigrates into the Great Qian Dynasty, waking up as the Ninth Prince—a prince notorious for his simple-mindedness. His only wish is to live out his days as a carefree, idle noble. Instead, he finds himself framed for the defilement of Noble Consort Su, with the Fifth Prince eagerly twisting the knife and the entire imperial court remaining silent. With no allies in the capital, his only path to survival is to accept a fiefdom in the remote borderlands. Far from the intrigues of the court, he forges an invincible army, builds a hidden paradise, and commands the respect of the Hundred Schools of Thought. His growing power attracts brilliant ministers, fearless generals, and reclusive masters, while the empire's most beautiful women vie for his hand. As he navigates the treacherous road to the throne, he uncovers layers of chilling historical secrets—truths that challenge the very foundation of the dynasty he was never meant to inherit.