I Am the Overpowered Villainous Heir

Pei Su is reborn into a fantastical dynasty, finding himself as the eldest son of the prestigious Pei family, the foremost of the seven noble clans in the imperial capital. His grandfather, a revered statesman known as the Duke of Pei, once wielded immense power, overshadowing the emperor with the empress's support, leaving the court in silent fear. Twenty years ago, the northern Prince Chen attempted to protect the throne but was thwarted by Pei Su's father, the Duke of the North, and branded a traitor. Now, with the empress ruling from behind the curtain for two decades, the empire teeters on the brink, rife with hidden dangers.

Pei Su muses, "A villainous family? Our legacy is one of strategic brilliance and unwavering resolve. You think you can challenge us with mere passion and ambition? You've read too many tales."

Years ago, a palace guard captain uncovered the Pei family's schemes, stole a divine blade, and vanished, evading capture for twenty years. On the first day of the lunar month, Pei Su, guided by an astrologer's predictions, smiles knowingly: "Deputy Commander Xiao, if you have grievances, why not seek justice?"