A modern man, betrayed and lost, wakes in a matriarchal empire, guided by a mysterious jade pendant that promises a way home—but only through a heroic death. Thrust into court intrigue, he must use his wits to improve the royal wine, outmaneuver a treacherous chancellor, and protect those he comes to care for. From seeking death to fighting for life, his journey challenges everything he thought he wanted. Will he ever find his way back?
