In Royal Upstart, a freak accident hurls Xiao Ning into the Great Jing Dynasty, where he becomes the disgraced live-in son-in-law of the Su family. Refusing to be bound by his circumstances, he unleashes forgotten arts, revolutionizing the empire by transforming everyday tea into ambrosia and common wine into liquid gold. As commoners eagerly clamor for his extraordinary creations, Xiao Ning shatters conventions. He boldly founds the realm's first newspaper, strategically rallying brilliant minds to bolster a princess's ascent to political power. Despite the sneers of powerful merchant queens and the scorn of his former wife, Xiao Ning masterfully wields commerce as his weapon, actively severing deep-rooted prejudices. He carves an undeniable legend, proving that innovation and a shrewd mind can conquer disdain and reshape an entire world.
Other names: 賢婿, Xian Xu
Genres: Historical