The Emperor's Cunning Advisor: Turning Corruption Into Power

When the founding emperor vows to execute every corrupt official in his court, strategist Han Du offers a more profitable alternative: exploit them first, then dispose of them. His ruthless pragmatism earns him the emperor's trust, a princess bride, and the desperate attention of the crown prince seeking mentorship. But navigating imperial politics becomes infinitely more complicated when family ties, romantic entanglements, and dynastic power plays collide. In a court where one wrong move means death, Han Du must balance his roles as advisor, brother-in-law, and manipulator of men.