A supplement and expansion of the TV series The Number One Under Heaven. All these years, I've always wanted to give myself an ending I could be satisfied with. So, after twelve days of pouring my heart and soul into it, here it is. I'm a science student, so feel free to roast my writing.
Legend has it that, shortly after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the Hongwu Emperor secretly trained one batch after another of guards to spy on every corner of the realm and gather intelligence. They could get anywhere and discover anything. Even Liu Bowen, whose service to the court had been invaluable, was so devastated that he died in despair after accidentally learning that his trusted confidant had long been a covert guard.
Though it may be only a legend, it vividly reflects the mystery and complexity of the Ming intelligence agencies. Now, let's focus on the tangled plots, feuds, and grudges hidden behind the bright facade of the court!
Unless you're actually involved, it's hard to see the whole picture. We might as well start with one or two veteran covert guards. The court's shifting intrigues, combined with the covert guards' cold-blooded cruelty, make for a world of upheaval in the blink of an eye, enough to paint a vivid portrait of that era and leave you shaken to the core...
The author promises this work is original. Any resemblance is purely coincidental!
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