Son-in-law of the Great Liang Dynasty
[Non-power fantasy + No memory + No golden finger + Alternate history + Time travel + Slow burn + Growth + Political intrigue] (If you cannot tolerate the protagonist enduring any grievances, or believe that being kind to women makes one a sycophant, kindly choose another, more typical power fantasy. Mutual respect is appreciated!) Lu Jin, a man of merely average appearance, awoke one day to find himself transported to the mighty Liang Dynasty, reborn as the son-in-law of an influential clan in Jiangnan—a mere dependent, despised and powerless. Faced with the clash of two worlds and the chasm between his new status and his former life, this humble son-in-law struggles desperately to survive. Only when the smoke of war has cleared do people realize that the once insignificant son-in-law of Jiangzhou has grown into a towering tree, a pillar upon which the nation rests.
Son-in-law of the Great Liang Dynasty
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[Once again, a solemn reminder: this novel is a slow-burning, character-driven, alternative history, not a fast-paced tale of ruthless action and instant gratification. It contains many elements that are often considered "poisonous" in online fiction—please choose carefully.]
A parallel world.
The twenty-fifth year of the Taihe era in the Great Liang, the eighth day of the fourth month.
In the imperial capital of Great Liang, the emperor passed away in the Palace of Zhāngtái.
From the princes to the nobles and ministers present in the capital, from princesses to titled ladies, all set up altars in the palace, burned incense, knelt to offer wine, and mourned. In an instant, from the capital outward, the entire realm was draped in white, the nine provinces resonated with grief.
Tang Yu, the thirty-six-year-old second prince who had served as crown prince for eleven years, was overcome with sorrow and lost all composure. Before the ministers could even urge him to ascend the throne, he had already wept himself into unconsciousness.
On the day of the grand burial, the emperor’s coffin was moved to the Palace of Qianqing for all officials to pay their respects.
The chief minister of the Inner Cabinet, Xiao Yi, appealed to the empress, saying that with the emperor gone, the nation was in peril. The throne stood vacant, the crown prince lay ill, and the people were anxious. The empress, favored by the late emperor, must set aside her grief for the sake of the nation, settle the realm, restore order, and bring peace
