[Female-oriented + two male leads + political intrigue and palace power struggles] He is Nangong Lanxu, courtesy name Xiaoxi, son of the empress of the Liuli Empire.
He is Xiao Ziye, courtesy name Shaobo, a young lord of the State of Xiao, a vassal state under the Liuli Empire.
The two once forged a deep “friendship” in class, and both were skilled in music. When they parted, Xiao Ziye gave Nangong Lanxu a flute.
“Xiaoxi, would you play the flute for me one more time?”
“If Shaobo wishes it, Xiaoxi will play for you forever.”
But when they meet again, their respective loyalties will force them to fight each other.