The mature and scheming noble queen vs. The ruthless and loyal general, childhood sweethearts, court intrigues, and two-way redemption.
The heroine is the youngest daughter of a big family and has been carefully cultivated since she was a child. The heroine also knows that she will also be sent to the palace to contribute to the family. So in order to have someone to rely on in the future, the heroine found the male protagonist, an official slave who was born in the Hu people, gave him a name, paved the way for him, and helped him escape from the sea of suffering. The heroine is actually quite lonely inside. Her parents and sisters only care about their own interests. The family treats her as a tool, while the hero becomes the heroine's emotional outlet. The two chat from time to time, and most of the heroes listen quietly, which makes the heroine feel comforted. The male protagonist used to live in darkness, but it wasn't until the female protagonist appeared that he had the motivation to live. She was the only light in his world. As we get along day and night, some ambiguous feelings begin to grow...
After that, the heroine entered the palace at her best age and married the prince who was only 6 years old. The male protagonist also gradually grew up and gained a voice in the military. Then the two secretly got together behind the prince's back, often having trysts in the mistress's palace. The two love each other passionately, yet extremely patiently, exciting and thrilling at the same time.
Later, in order to stay together for a long time, the male protagonist, who was not interested in power, started to cause trouble. The female protagonist was treated as a hostage in the palace, and finally jumped off the tower. The male protagonist was completely disappointed. Fortunately, in the end, the author gave a perfect ending. The heroine was rescued and the two could stay together for the rest of their lives.