The Hidden Heir: My Secret Lineage in the Halls of Power

Xu Tianlai spent twenty years believing he was nobody—a poor village boy who clawed his way through college on his mother's sacrifice. Her dying wish? Join the civil service. But when he stumbles out of a disastrous interview, fate unveils a shocking truth: his bloodline runs deeper than he ever imagined. As hidden connections emerge and powerful figures bow before him, Xu must navigate the ruthless world of political intrigue where every handshake conceals a dagger, and his mysterious background becomes both his greatest weapon and deadliest secret.