Cen Mo was born the son of the Chancellor, but a rumor and a keepsake cost him his family and his home. After being abducted and taken to a brothel, he lost all desire to go on living. Yet the bone-deep hatred gradually took over his heart, and he survived on that hatred alone, eventually meeting Xiao Heli. Both men had their own interests, and each got what he needed. With Xiao Heli and his friends' help, Cen Mo slowly uncovered clues about what had happened all those years ago. But when he had finally made a name for himself, the mysterious death of a friend made him realize that the real culprit had been right beside him all along, and that he had been just one step away from the truth... He lamented how fate had toyed with him time and again. Disheartened, he decided to end his life after dealing with the culprit, but the love interest stopped him. The two spoke frankly and laid their troubles to rest.
Court intrigue, all brains and schemes. He's rather straightforward at first, but gradually learns to conceal his intentions and play the game.
Please add my new crime-investigation novel to your collection! Sending love.
Theme: A cruel, lamentable fate.
