Royal Upstart 2(2026)

Royal Upstart 2 is a Chinese historical drama following Wei Hao, a modern top student who transmigrates into the body of Wei Hanzi, a man branded a fool in the Dayong Dynasty. Armed with contemporary knowledge and lateral thinking, Wei Hao exploits the gap between his era and this ancient world to accumulate wealth and influence. He navigates court politics, challenges social hierarchies, and outmaneuvers rivals who underestimate him. The series blends fish-out-of-water comedy with strategic scheming as Wei Hao carves out a new identity and legacy in a world that initially dismissed him as worthless. His journey transforms him from laughingstock to respected power player.