Forced to Ascend the Throne after Transmigrating

After transmigrating, Ye Shuo became the Ninth Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Born to the Emperor's most favored concubine and the powerful Duke Zhen, he was a top contender for the throne, even surpassing the Crown Prince. His mother shared his ambition for power. This advantageous position, however, was fraught with peril due to his eight accomplished elder brothers, an emperor in his prime, and the dynasty's precarious state. Disinterested in ruling without modern conveniences, Ye Shuo opted for a life of indolence, growing into an infamous dandy. While others plotted for power, he avoided royal duties, an act that bewildered his father, the Emperor, who saw himself reflected in his youngest son's disinterest. Despite subsequent children, the Emperor remained unusually devoted to Ye Shuo. Years passed, marked by court intrigue and fraternal strife, yet Ye Shuo remained unchanged. The unexpected death of the new Emperor, leaving only a young heir, forced Ye Shuo to support the child. However, the young prince soon disappeared, leaving the imperial clan depleted. At twenty-six, Ye Shuo was compelled to inherit the throne as the Imperial Uncle. His enthronement was met with despair by ministers who recalled his earlier dandyism. Despite expectations of the dynasty's demise due to his continued unconventional behavior, the country stabilized, poverty lessened, and natural disasters were met with military might, leading to the annihilation of rival nations. The unified territory astonished the court, hinting at Ye Shuo's hidden genius from his previous life.