Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating Novel

Transmigrated into the Great Zhou Dynasty, Ye Shuo, the Ninth Prince, found himself in a precarious position. His powerful lineage, with a favored concubine for a mother and a Duke grandfather commanding troops, made him a prime contender for the throne, even surpassing the Crown Prince. His mother harbored the same ambition. Despite this volatile setup and eight ambitious elder brothers, Ye Shuo harbored no desire for power, deeming the era lacking modern conveniences like the internet or electricity. This disinterest led him to grow into an infamous dandy, actively avoiding imperial duties. Initially underestimated, Ye Shuo's continued indifference, even at eight years old, convinced others he was a lost cause. The Emperor, however, found himself unusually invested in his youngest son. Years passed with courtly conflicts and brotherly feuds, yet Ye Shuo remained unchanged. The Emperor's unexpected death left a young heir, whom Ye Shuo diligently supported. Tragedy struck when the child heir vanished, leaving Ye Shuo, at twenty-six, to inherit the throne as the only remaining imperial clan member. Ministers despaired, foreseeing the dynasty's end under the unassuming, still unconventional Ninth Emperor. Yet, against all expectations, stability and prosperity followed. After five years, natural disasters prompted military action, leading Ye Shuo to annihilate neighboring countries. The court was stunned by the unified territory, unaware of Ye Shuo's hidden genius from his previous life.