The year Xun Can entered the capital, the nation was in decline and the court was in turmoil.
The young emperor trotted after him, calling him “my chancellor” in the sweetest voice.
Later, the country grew prosperous and its people strong. The young emperor grew up, and Xun Can could no longer keep his position as “chancellor.”
A story about a chancellor who thinks he's the top, but is actually the bottom, and an emperor who thinks he's straight, but is actually the top, building a deep friendship (and more) through their work.
Younger top, primarily from the bottom's perspective, an alternate setting, one-on-one, happy ending.