Transmigrated into the heir of a marquis's household, Jiang Xiaobai should have been enjoying a life of wealth and privilege. But the moment he opens his eyes, he discovers he's already halfway to the gates of hell. His father despises civil officials, yet his predecessor actually bought himself the title of top scholar! On the day the imperial examination results are announced, instead of basking in glory, he finds himself facing deadly danger. The entire city is waiting to see his head roll. But nobody expects this spoiled young heir, whom everyone looks down upon, to turn the tables, starting with a poetry gathering! His poetry astonishes the world, his essays stabilize the nation, and his mastery of political intrigue shakes the imperial court! Since you insist on driving me to a dead end, I'll walk over your corpses and fight my way to a victory that will shock the entire realm!