The Sorrow of Brocade Clothes

In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu's reign, Liu Mian, a young man from Baixing, Sichuan, accidentally saw the honor guard of the Jin Yiwei on the street. Liu Mian, who had long been interested in the Jin Yiwei, decided to enter the guard regardless of his parents' objections. After experiencing the harsh living environment of the guard and the cruelty of the war, Liu Mian realized that continuing like this was not an option, and decided to report on a Duke and nobleman when the Jin Yiwei entered the guard to recruit new members. At the same time as Liu Mian's report, a major case was launched in the court. After the case, rewards were given for merit, and Liu Mian was awarded the title of "Hundred Households of Imperial Guards". On the way to report to Beijing, Liu Mian met Princess Hanshan and Xu Gong in Fengliuyuan. After many tests and hardships in Jinyi Pavilion, tempering field and wild survival, Liu Mian became a regular member of Jinyiwei. The day-to-day official duties made Liu Mian gradually forget his past in the guard house where he once licked blood with his knife. During an unusual duty shift, Liu Mian witnessed the murder of Fu Youde's family, which triggered a series of chain reactions. Liu Mian was unexpectedly promoted to Deputy Qianhu of Jinyiwei. Liu Mian, who was rarely entertained, was treated as a fat pig by his consort Ouyang Lun. For this reason, Liu Mian took over his tea case and was promoted to the rank of Jinyiwei Qianhu as a blessing in disguise. At this time, Liu Mian was tired of the life of intrigue and walking on thin ice, and took the initiative to apply for transfer from the Zhenfu Division, the center of power, to an elephant training center far away from the Jinyiwei headquarters. Unforeseen circumstances arise: Emperor Hongwu dies, Emperor Jianwen ascends the throne, and Emperor Yongle is in trouble. Liu Mian, who originally wanted to spend his life hastily, was sent by the imperial court to serve as battalion commander of the northern frontline guard. If the new military attache officer follows his subordinates, he will inevitably become a puppet; if he wants to declare his existence, it will be very difficult in this unfamiliar environment. Escape is not the answer, the only way is to move forward...