[Two male leads | Historical | Reborn | Court intrigue]
During the spring hunt, he is surrounded and attacked. The shadow guards accompanying him fight desperately to help him escape, one by one, until only the last remains.
In a daze, the final shadow guard at his side reveals his true feelings. Knowing the prince has more important things to do, he gives his life to protect him and sends him away.
Only after turning the tide, punishing the corrupt, and stabilizing the court does he learn that the shadow guard had long been in love with him.
Consumed by obsession and utterly spent, his life comes to an end.
When he opens his eyes again, he cannot tell whether what came before was a dream or reality. He only knows that none of the tragedies have happened yet.
The royal chess game is underway, undercurrents are rising, and neighboring nations are making their moves.
Caught in the middle, he tries to avoid the calamity that befell him in his previous life.
He is a piece on the board, yet also an outsider.
Across the court, everyone plots and schemes.
Only that shadow guard is a rare source of peace amid the chaos.
He develops feelings for the guard, but remains oblivious, thinking it is nothing more than ordinary concern.
As they protect the land and bring peace to the realm, Prince Heng and his shadow guard finally find their happy ending.
