A dynasty that is in turmoil, a puppet emperor who is famous but has no power, the descendants of the clan who can't help themselves, and the nobles who cover the sky with one hand.
Two cousins who hug each other for warmth have only two options when faced with the behemoth of the gentry; risk everything and take back the power, or be willing to be slaughtered and die in the end.
Concept: A struggle for survival and power