From Outcast to Immortal Sage: The Rise of Chen Chang'an

Banished by his stepmother and cast out by his own father, Chen Chang'an finds himself thrust into the intricate politics of the Great Ning Dynasty with seemingly nowhere to turn. Initially desiring nothing more than a quiet, comfortable life running a modest business, Chen unexpectedly becomes entangled in a web of high-stakes intrigue and sweeping romance. Before long, he rises to prominence as the enigmatic power behind the Empress, the confidant of the realm's most celebrated courtesans, and the ultimate romantic ideal for young maidens across the land. Yet Chen’s ambitions extend far beyond the parlor and the palace. He soon emerges as the merciless scourge of corrupt officials, the supreme overlord of the martial underworld, and the iron-fisted ruler feared by neighboring foreign tribes. Blending effortless wit with absolute authority, this sprawling historical fantasy chronicles the extraordinary journey of an exiled son who masters both the corridors of absolute power and the hearts of the realm's finest beauties.