Everyone says the current emperor and Chancellor Xie are mortal enemies, and sooner or later they’ll fight to the death.
Xiao Yan wants to strip Xie Sili of his power, while Xie Sili digs up Xiao Yan’s weaknesses.
One is a master of imperial intrigue; the other is peerless at sharp-tongued scheming.
They both put self-interest first and fear that giving their hearts will only leave them wounded.
Yet amid one crisis after another, he defies ancestral rules for the other, and the other risks his life for him.
It turns out the person who understands you best is never your loyal attendant, but your nemesis.
He has seen you at your lowest and knows your darkest side, yet still chooses to stand by you.
Later, the emperor leaves his harem empty, while the powerful chancellor remains firmly entrenched at court.
The entire court is in an uproar. Xiao Yan says simply,
“My empire is to be shared with Chancellor Xie.”
Xie Sili gives him a sidelong glance, his tongue as sharp as ever:
“If Your Majesty dares betray me, I’ll overturn this throne all the same.”
