As the greatest organization in the martial world, Snow Listening Tower trades in information, robs and murders, and commits every kind of evil.
They say its leader is stunningly beautiful, with a bewitching face and peerless charm. One smile from him would make death worthwhile.
Many people with ulterior motives tried to catch a glimpse, only to discover that he was capricious, ruthless, and acted entirely on a whim, leaving everyone trembling in fear.
Later, news of a campaign to wipe out Snow Listening Tower spread again and again. When it finally came true, Su Hanqin was looking forward to playing along, but was unexpectedly rescued by the passing Prince Regent.
In the thirteenth year of Yonghe, the emperor died, and the seven-year-old crown prince ascended the throne. Before his death, the late emperor issued an edict appointing King of Chu, Xuan Huan, as regent, to govern alongside the crown prince until he came of age at twenty.
Two years later, the regent held power over the entire court, while the current emperor was little more than a puppet. The methods behind this were obvious.
But Su Hanqin didn't care. He'd fallen for Xuan Huan at first sight.
So he played the innocent little flower, using every trick in the book to win Xuan Huan's favor. Under the other's suspicion and probing, he gradually let his whole truth slip.
He thought his relentless coaxing had finally worked. The man began to heed his every word and indulge his every whim, as if his temper had vanished into the wind, leaving only gentleness and calm.
“Just a plaything to pass the time when I was bored.” Su Hanqin finally understood: even after setting aside his pride and temper, he still hadn't made his way into that man's heart.
So he left and returned to Snow Listening Tower, becoming once more the great fiend everyone dreaded.
But after that, Snow Listening Tower suffered one loss after another while carrying out its jobs, and even his trusted aide was captured.
Su Hanqin had no choice but to intervene and rescue them. In the dungeon, he came face to face with a familiar figure he hadn't seen in a long time.
The man's face was dark, his whole body radiating a chill as he advanced toward him, step by step.
“Have I been indulging you too much?”
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Reader's guide:
One-on-one, both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending
The top has a crybaby side, though he mostly just pretends
No warnings for now. Trust your instincts, and run if something doesn't feel right
Theme: Love and growth
