Modern youth Ian Winslow time-travels into an ancient emperor's body. Bound to a system, he must live out the emperor's life to return home. To die sooner, he slaps eunuchs, insults the Empress Dowager, and writes Edicts of Abdication, courting death. Unexpectedly, his wild actions intimidate the palace, dismantle a coup, and win an assassin. His prestige soars, bringing peace, securing his empire. His slacking off turns into genius moves, beginning his counter-attack.