General, Stop Hiding! The Young Heir Is Flirting With You Again

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[Two male leads, power struggles + mutual firsts + plot-focused + two strong leads and career arcs + fictional world + bottom's POV + younger gong] Note: This story is entirely fictional. Do not relate it to real life.

Willful, carefree, play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger, flirtatious heir, the bottom × stern, haughty, easily flustered, loyal-dog general, the top

Side pairing: sunny and hot-tempered, loves a fight × gentle on the surface, resilient underneath (this arc is complete in the extras)

All of the bottom's “outrageous” behavior is a “dandy” disguise. Both leads will rise through the ranks until they hold power over the court.

“General, you've just returned from battle. Would you like someone to... help you unwind?” Lin Zhuhuan's eyes lifted at the corners, his smile concealing a wealth of sharp intent.

The answer was a cold, low “Get lost!”

Back down? Lin Zhuhuan was hardly one to obey.

Deadly danger lurks where the poisonous miasma gathers; a crisis is resolved amid easy laughter.

Beneath the dandy's disguise lies a hand that can move the pieces and turn the tide.

Qi Xuange furrowed his brow. Why could this seemingly outrageous man repeatedly see the way through the desperate situations he faced?

“General, would you dare wager on this game with me?” Lin Zhuhuan's playful expression faded, his gaze sharp as a blade.

Qi Xuange's Adam's apple bobbed. The walls around his heart seemed to crack like ice. This unfamiliar, burning sensation left him at a loss.

A fingertip brushed his ear by chance, and the skin there instantly turned red.

His lips still said, “Stay away from me,” but his steps had slowed...

Beneath his iron armor, possessiveness silently ran wild.

Enemies lurk in the shadows, blades at their throats. Will they cut through the fog side by side, or fall together into the abyss?

“Hmph. Still trying to run?” Qi Xuange, hazy with drink, suddenly seized both his wrists, his grip almost crushing bone.