He is the prince of Zhenbei who bears a blood feud. His cynicism is his mask and keeping a low profile is his sharp blade.
She is the incognito princess of a subjugated country. Her exquisite heart is hidden in her identity as a merchant, and her obsession with restoring the country is engraved in her bones.
The first meeting is the test and calculation of the opponent.
Joining hands is the tacit understanding and resonance of evenly matched people.
To love each other is to rely on each other regardless of life and death in desperate situations.
They were originally the sharpest chess pieces on the chessboard, but they eventually became the chess players, and together they overturned the haze that shrouded the empire.
But when the dust settled and the crown and power were in sight, they smiled at each other and chose completely different paths.
I don't want this thousands of miles of land, I just want a small courtyard to spend morning and evening with you.
Regardless of the old dreams of the past, I just want to watch the fireworks in the world together.
From the thrilling scenery at the top of the Forbidden City to the slow flowing water in the Jiangnan water town. This is a story about revenge and forgiveness, power and letting go, and ultimately returning to one's true self.
