Twenty Years as a Lone Minister

Zhou Ying, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, is suddenly thrust into a secret conspiracy surrounding the struggle for the throne. Entrusted with half of a dragon-patterned jade pendant, he receives a clandestine mission to locate the missing former emperor. Relying on his extraordinary mathematical prowess and quick wit in dire situations, Zhou navigates relentless pursuits by the Jinyiwei imperial guard and unravels intricate plots left by the previous dynasty, gradually uncovering the truth amidst layers of deception. Over the course of twenty years, Zhou walks the perilous path of a lone minister, every step fraught with danger. Despite his status as a commoner, he manages to influence the grand chessboard of the empire, turning the tide of fate. His journey culminates in a legendary achievement where he safeguards his nation and repays the debt of gratitude to his mother, proving that even one without high office can reshape the destiny of the world.