Lotus Step by Step and returning to the Ming Dynasty as a prince were two completely different topics that could not be compared. Lotus Step by Step was a fantasy novel, while Returning to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince was a historical novel. The theme and plot of the two were different. Returning to the plot of being a prince in the Ming Dynasty might involve power struggles, political conspiracies, and the exploration of human nature. It might describe how a prince displayed his ability and ambition on the political stage, but it might also explore the complexity of human nature and some problems of feudal society. Lotus Step by Step and Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince were both novels in which the plot and ideas were created by the author. Different novels may have different views and values, so readers can choose novels that suit them according to their own preferences and ideas.