In the thirty-seventh year of the Dasheng era, snow and wind blanketed the capital.
He was the orphan of a disgraced official, wielding his wits as a blade and gambling his life like a piece on a board as he ventured alone into the abyss of political intrigue.
He was a great general who defended the nation, commanding mighty armies and wielding such influence that he threatened the throne, yet trapped in the emperor's schemes to keep him in check, with danger at every turn.
A deal made, two hearts using each other.
One sought revenge; the other, the realm.
But later, amid flashing blades, he protected the other by personally sending him to the imperial prison, where he endured brutal torture.
Abandoned by all and burdened with infamy, he ventured alone into the tiger's den, staking his life on the fight.
“I never betrayed you.”
“In this life, you are the only person I have ever trusted.”
When the dust had settled, the wrongful case was overturned and the land was at peace.
They gave up their power and left the imperial court behind,
finally making up for the words that had come too late, amid Jiangnan's misty rain:
“To stay by your side, never to part again.”
Theme: Protect the realm with strategy, devote your heart to one person. Find light in darkness and peace amid storms.
Wow, the author Baobao did a great job.