Upon crossing over, Ye Shuo finds himself as the ninth prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. His mother holds the highest favor as the beloved consort, and his maternal grandfather is the powerful Duke who commands a formidable army. Born into the limelight, he becomes one of the top contenders for the throne, rivaling even the crown prince. To complicate matters, his mother harbors ambitions to secure the heir position. With the combination of a favored consort, military power, and a young and upright emperor, the situation seems destined for chaos, especially with eight ambitious elder brothers vying for the throne, each one a force to be reckoned with. Ye Shuo ponders for a long time, closes his eyes, stretches his legs, and decides that whoever wants the throne can have it. After all, what's the use of being an emperor? There's no internet, no electricity, not even games. Even as an emperor, there won't be a flushing toilet to use. In embracing a carefree lifestyle, the once illustrious ninth prince becomes widely known as a prodigal son.