Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler

Reborn into the body of a decadent tyrant, Long Xiaoyuan is ecstatic—until he realizes his new life comes with a crumbling empire and a palace full of enemies. Once frail and forgotten, he now wields absolute power, but his soul is trapped in a ruler known for cruelty and excess. As court conspiracies tighten and rebellion looms, Long Xiaoyuan must outsmart assassins, reform a corrupt court, and master forbidden strategies. Can a man with a second chance rewrite his fate and save a kingdom from ruin—or will his past life’s weakness doom them both? A gripping tale of rebirth, cunning, and imperial ambition.