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Scorned as a worthless live-in son-in-law, Lin Xiao endures daily humiliation from his wife and the powerful Shen family. But beneath the mask of a disgraced magistrate's son lies a cunning strategist who will reshape an empire. As the Great Yan dynasty crumbles under corrupt ministers, Lin Xiao weaves merchant alliances to topple the aristocracy and orchestrates ruthless court intrigues to seize power. When the nation teeters on collapse, he alone has the vision to save it—or rule its ashes. From despised son-in-law to iron-fisted chancellor, his rise will shake the realm to its core.