In this fantasy novel, John wakes up to find himself in a resplendent palace as the new emperor of the Grain Dynasty after traveling back in time. However, he soon realizes that his fate is to become a puppet emperor controlled by the ambitious queen mother and eventually be killed by the son of luck. With the knowledge of the original novel, John is determined to change his destiny and rise to power. But can he outsmart the powerful forces that control his every move and win against the son of luck who seems to have all the advantages on his side?