Summary
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The protagonist, Qin Night, has lived in ancient China for years, and his 'Strategist System' finally activates. He chooses to assist the Sixth Prince, Chu Lan, who he later discovers is a woman. Their encounter leads to an urgent mission to impress Chu Lan and gain her trust.
Qin Night is summoned to the palace to help solve a challenging riddle posed by Wuhuan emissaries. He uses his modern knowledge to reveal hidden text on bamboo slips and later devise a method to estimate the grains in a mountain of wheat, impressing the Emperor and winning Chu Lan's respect.
Qin Night's fiancée, Song Ya Yun, attempts to break off their engagement due to his perceived declining status. During this dramatic confrontation, the Emperor arrives to reward Qin Night for his cleverness, promoting him to a fourth-ranking official and validating his worth.
Qin Night provides Chu Lan with a modern compound bow for an archery contest against the Third Prince. Despite initial skepticism, the bow proves incredibly powerful, leading to Chu Lan's victory and further solidifying Qin Night's strategic brilliance.
During the Autumn Exam, Qin Night assists Chu Lan in hunting a fierce tiger, winning the top prize. This achievement, combined with Qin Night's strategic advice, leads the Emperor to crown Chu Lan as King of Jing and acknowledge Qin Night's significant contributions.
Qin Night uncovers a conspiracy involving Wuhuan and certain court officials, exposing their plot to frame him. His quick thinking leads to the exposure of the traitor and a significant system upgrade due to his accumulating strategy points.
Qin Night is attacked by assassins, but his new internal energy and a protective suit save him. He discovers that Chu Lan's royal bloodline contributes to his power, and their 'dual cultivation' strengthens them both, hinting at their intertwined future.
The Wuhuan army provokes war, and Qin Night, along with Chu Lan, is tasked with leading the army. With access to modern weapons from his system, including a machine gun and rocket launchers, Qin Night decimates the Wuhuan forces, turning the tide of the war.
Qin Night and Chu Lan achieve a resounding victory against the Wuhuan, forcing their surrender. They are summoned back to the capital for the Emperor's 60th birthday celebration, where they are to be formally recognized and rewarded for their success.
The Third Prince attempts to usurp the throne by falsifying the Emperor's death and manipulating the court. However, the Emperor, secretly alive, exposes his treachery during a tense confrontation, revealing the Third Prince's murderous ambition.
During a climatic confrontation, the Emperor unmasks the Third Prince's crimes. In a surprising twist, he abdicates the throne to Qin Night, who then marries Chu Lan. This ensures a stable succession and a harmonious future for the kingdom, with Qin Night promising to unify the world with his advanced systems.