The Minister Below The Steps

“Your Highness, I am your loyal hound, the minister beneath your feet.”

【Devoted, clingy, and ruthless eunuch shou × Flirtatious, cunning, yet warm-hearted prince gong】

Everyone says the Fifth Prince is a good-for-nothing royal, a fallen son of the imperial family who has no ambition for power—only a fondness for idle pleasures and wine.

But no one knows how truly kind His Highness is.

Only he knows.

Only he secretly treasures every bit of kindness His Highness has bestowed upon him, tucking it deep within his heart.

Yet love—such a word—he dares not utter.

He is nothing more than a palace s*ave in this imperial city. No matter how much power he wields, he remains just a servant. How could a mere servant dare to love his master? How could he ever be worthy?

All he desires is to be the loyal hound at His Highness’s feet, the minister beneath the steps…

Fifth Prince: “Enough with the self-pity, Lord He. Let’s not beat around the bush—I like you.”

Lord He: “???”

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Classic-Style Synopsis:

The Fifth Prince is the heavens themselves—the one whom this servant has sworn to serve for a lifetime.

If he desires a carefree life, then this servant will scatter wealth without hesitation.

If he desires the imperial throne, then this servant will not hesitate to forge an imperial decree.

For him, I will cut through thorns and brambles. For him, I will become a treacherous favorite.

Willingly, I lower my head and bend my knee—to be the loyal hound at His Highness’s feet, the minister beneath the steps.

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Important Notes:

– Guaranteed no scummy gong!

– Sweet romance

– Childish political scheming—everything is for the sake of love!

– Inspired by the Ming Dynasty with some creative liberties

The eunuch protagonist is cunning, intensely jealous, and a devoted, self-deprecating lover.