The four great clans of the dynasty are Xiao, Lin, Yan, and Xie. The Lin clan of Gusu has enjoyed generations of prominence, but its collateral branches are few. As the four kingdoms clash and rulers and ministers turn against one another, Lin Shu and his younger sister support each other amid turbulent times, maneuvering between court and jianghu...
From a young general who strikes fear with his sword to a sickly scholar full of schemes; from a pampered young lady of the Zuo family to a solitary, aloof scholar: through trials that strip away the flesh and grind the bones, they endure every turn of fortune. What changes and what remains is not a matter of appearance, but of character and bearing.
Family and country, ruler and minister, father and son, siblings, mentor and student, friends... Each has their own position and countless choices to make. How can everything be reconciled?
Notes:
1. Plot-focused, with romance kept to a minimum. The ending may be tragic, so don't read if that's not for you.
2. Pairings: Shu (Su) Huang, Jingyan and Lin Yi (Daiyu)
3. Updates are irregular, and my writing is immature. If you notice any mistakes, please point them out. I hope you'll be understanding.
Damn it, remember to come back to business after the exam
Damn, I'm still waiting... Will there be any more updates? Tell me if you're cheating or not.
You've been taking the exam for almost a year and offended QAQ
Did you cheat? D(ŐдŐ๑)
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, Daily check, another day without it.
Isn't it updated yet? (?_?)
The male protagonist died at the age of seventeen?
Suddenly I want classical Chinese translation
Academics are the most important thing, just don't give up writing