The Concubine's Son, the Minister

Cui Yi thought he and his little wolf dog were both idiots. He dwelled on past regrets, physically disabled and mentally weak, cynical, extreme, always seeking death—with sharp eyes and ears all his life, yet he never realized the little wolf dog truly loved him. The little wolf dog was even dumber, abandoning his noble birth, choosing love over power, and ultimately dying for him, the so-called "beauty." He was a man—no curves, just hard muscle, unable to bear children or continue the family line. Why did the little wolf dog even bother? Given a second chance at life, Cui Yi resolved to live properly. First, eliminate those who wanted to torment him. Then, help the little wolf dog build a power base and secure the throne... Oh, and he had to time their meeting right—the little wolf dog was ruthless, suspicious, and if the first encounter didn’t go well, things could get messy later.