The First Duke of the Great Xia Dynasty

Who would have thought that expired medicine would only make him stronger? When his scheming stepmother and her son attempt to steal his position as Imperial Consort, he responds not with submission, but with a resounding slap to their faces. If they seek revenge, they had better hurry, for his father-in-law, the Emperor, is already preparing to summon him to ascend the throne. Blending martial prowess with literary genius, this unconventional hero finds himself pursued by princesses from two rival nations while leaving his malicious family trembling in fear. A tale of face-slapping vengeance, political intrigue, and accidental supremacy, this story redefines the path to power in an ancient dynasty where poetry and warfare go hand in hand.