Unraveling the Storm Edict of the Tang Dynasty

In the first year of the Si Sheng era, just forty days after ascending the throne, Emperor Li Zhe was pulled down from it by Wu Zetian.

The next day, Prince Yu Li Dan was put on the throne directly as a prince, only to be placed under house arrest like a bird in a cage.

Three crown princes were either killed or deposed, and one royal relative after another met their end.

Disasters came one after another, nearly wiping out the beleaguered royal house of the Li Tang dynasty.

Yet at a crucial moment, the Wind and Rain Order, sworn to protect the royal family, was inexplicably taken over by several nobodies of very different backgrounds.

And that's when all the trouble began.

The person they'd long yearned for turned out to be their father's killer.

The one who shared their bed every night had wandering eyes and a restless heart.

A carefree outsider who seemed to laugh and curse and play at life had a young woman hot on his heels, demanding he repay her for a debt of love.

As for the one who cared only about money, he remained as calm as still water, a bird willing to die for food.

They'd thought they'd all become entangled, then fallen into chaos, then drifted apart.

But as the events unfolded, more and more old cases began to resurface.

Only then did they realize how deeply their lives were intertwined.

Content warnings:

1. This is a story set in ancient times, but it is not written in a classical style. The characters will use modern ways of thinking.

2. Most of the historical material comes from various history books. The author has recently become fascinated with Tang history, but has only just started studying it and isn't very knowledgeable, so mistakes are possible. Discussion is welcome, and I would be extremely grateful for sources. The timeline may also be adjusted slightly to suit the plot.

3. Many famous historical figures will make appearances, such as Shangguan Wan'er and Li Longji. Their appearances won't follow a set schedule.

4. Happy ending. Five updates a week, with weekends reserved for reading. I promise not to abandon the story.

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