The Villain's Heir: A Crown Prince's Reluctant Rise

One lightning strike, one new life—and suddenly Chu Xiaoning is the twelve-year-old son of the realm's most dangerous man. His father? The infamous King of Zhenbei, a tyrant with a harem and an obsession with the throne. His role? The villain's heir, destined to follow in those ruthless footsteps. But Chu Xiaoning has zero interest in palace coups or power plays—all he wants is a quiet life of luxury and leisure. Too bad fate has other plans. In a world where his father schemes for supremacy and enemies lurk in every shadow, can a reluctant 'mini-villain' survive court intrigue without becomin…