To Xiaobai: A long overdue happy birthday... I hope I can finish writing this before your next birthday.
This is a point where a dynasty turns from prosperity to decline. It is vaguely visible that it is at its peak, but Guangsha is inevitably in decline. After the light and shadow, a vague sign of defeat can be seen. Unrest is rising.
The emperor is a fool. Powerful ministers are in power. Party strife continues - under the seemingly calm waters there are turbulent undercurrents.
The boy and the story in the name of revenge gradually unfolded here——
"... I'll help you conquer this world in exchange for all the wealth of that thief Lu Zhao, okay?"
Hatred.
"I will not let anyone go from your Lu family."
Prince.
"I am just a mediocre and incompetent person now. I am more suitable for that position than him."
A humble gentleman.
"The court is dark, and the officials and businessmen collude to squeeze the people. Look at the vast fields where the rich have no land, and the poor have no place to stand. The sages said that the people should be the most important thing, but... I hope I can do something. ... It sounds like you are overestimating your capabilities, right?"
Hermit.
"I have no time to study and study elegantly, but I am poor at studying history. I am drunk and can listen to the clear singing better than the orchestra... I am just a rough country man, so you can go ahead."
This place of peace of mind is my hometown.
"If there is a Taoyuan Township in this world, it would probably be like this..."
Lies.
"I never loved you."
Intrigue, power, betrayal, and... Love.
"Ah. I climbed up from hell, for you."
——When I return, there will be no wind, rain or sunshine.
…The copywriting is deceptive. In fact, you know this is a bloody soap opera = =