Everyone in Bianjing knows that Wang Anshi and Sima Guang are the twin jewels of the empire and lifelong enemies.
He is like a raging fire, trying to burn away the sickness; he is like a rock, vowing to protect the old chapter.
From confidants in the examination room to political enemies in the court, they fight tit for tat and fight to the death.
No one knows——
On the night of the banquet in Qionglin, Sima Guang poured wine for him and said "I have admired you for a long time", which made his frozen heart crack open.
When he was sick and fragile, it was Sima Guang who tucked the quilt tightly for him with his own hands and whispered in his ear: "Have a good rest."
After the court fight, he would also quietly stuff a hand warmer under his cloak when he left.
They believe that it is fate to put family, country and the world above personal feelings.
Until Sima Guang put down his authority, went south to Jinling, and found him at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain.
Thousands of past events are all reduced to one sentence:
"Jiefu, I regret it."
The long river flows eastward, but you are the only way back.
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Reading tips:
1. Stubborn, aloof and idealistic (Wang Anshi) x Wenrun and firm conservatism (Sima Guang)
2. The background refers to the Shenzong Dynasty of the Northern Song Dynasty, respecting the basic historical facts and fictionalizing the emotional details.
3. A strong showdown, falling in love and killing each other, a deep sadomasochistic love, but the ending is HE.
4. It's not a time-travel rebirth, but it's a drama with equal emphasis on intrigue and delicate emotions.
Purpose: Serve the country and the people, devote yourself to it, and die till death