Rivaling the Crown Prince for the Best Actor Award

In his past life, Li Cong was sent as a hostage to an enemy country, frail and sickly, enduring contempt. To survive, he became a subordinate to the Eighth Prince, but when the prince's rebellion failed, Li Cong was executed with a cup of poisoned wine by the Crown Prince. Reborn in this life as Li Congyi, he retains his memories. Previously living a hidden and lonely life behind the scenes, he now desires the spotlight and fame. So, he decides to become an actor. But why does that highly acclaimed best actor resemble the Crown Prince who poisoned him? Main protagonist bottom, tough-tough pairing, shou has narcissistic traits—extremely narcissistic, repressed in his past life but now fully embracing his true nature! The top is the Crown Prince, both characters transmigrate from ancient times to the modern era.