Also known as The Mirror Held High
A cold gaze mocks the world; a heart full of passion finds a kindred spirit.
I love you, so let's stop being kindred spirits, shall we?
When we first met, you feared me. Then you loved me, and after that you hated me. What about now?
Is it a scheme, or fate?
It's both fate and a scheme!
Main characters: Xiao Tui, courtesy name Qian Che; Mu Rong'an, courtesy name Jing Xuan
Xiao Tui was a beggar on the street. When the previous dynasty's emperor proved incompetent, Xiao Tui was framed and taken in as repayment for a debt. Later, an old acquaintance rescued him, and he narrowly avoided being sent to Da'an as a hostage. But he ultimately couldn't escape his fate, and was still sent to Da'an as a hostage. There, he met Mu Rong'an. After offending a powerful figure, Xiao Tui had no choice but to beg him for help. But he never expected Mu Rong'an to demand that he do that sort of thing. To survive, Xiao Tui could only give in. After all, once that sort of thing happened, it would happen again. What began by force would eventually become voluntary, time and time again, without end... But just as Xiao Tui truly fell for him, Mu Rong'an abandoned him to save the country. Xiao Tui was rescued by An Ping, and that was when the real game began. After returning to his homeland, Xiao Tui had no choice but to raise an army and rebel.
He sat on the throne and learned the truth. Hearts were shattered...
The prince in the heavens had no regrets, while the brothers on earth laid a scheme. But in the end, unable to go through with it, they changed the one moving the pieces and became pawns who paved the way.
One tael of gold ended a young man's dream, bought his life, broke his heart, made him fall in love, and drew him into a scheme.
The most exciting parts begin later.
Trust me, the opening scenes may feel a little rushed, but things get much more exciting in the middle. Please be patient and support the story. Thank you.
The layout is very spacious and beautiful, and the plot is well written.