Yuan Wei’s life was chaotic, debt-ridden, and about to end—literally—when a loan shark’s strike sent him tumbling into darkness. He wakes in the body of a notorious villain in an ancient Chinese palace, sworn enemy to the charming Crown Prince Jian. With nothing but his street smarts and awkward charm, Yuan Wei must survive palace politics, dodge suspicion, and navigate old friendships he can’t remember—all while trying not to die before he even gets the chance to play the game.

Jian returned to the palace nine days later, and the sight of him being helped down from his horse — pale, thinner than he'd left, one arm held carefully against his side where the wound still hadn't fully closed — nearly undid every careful bit of composure Yuan had been holding together for the entire miserable week.


Chapter 37 - #Chapter 37: Jian Returns