The brightest sun and moon, the closest yet most distant husband and wife
When he was little, he said, "I want to marry you, Big Sister, and be together forever and ever."
How could the bond of childhood sweethearts stand against the tempests of court politics?
When she followed orders and brought a concubine into their home, he turned and walked away.
"Our engagement is over!"
In a matriarchal kingdom, men practicing medicine violated propriety and were even accused of corrupting public morals.
Chen Yifei was a noble son of the royal house, yet he insisted on taking up the silver needles and studying medicine.
Chen Xueyao had once thought that what she wanted was never anyone's favor, but power above all others.
Everyone said she was calculating and flirtatious, passing through a garden of flowers. But the purest part of her heart was reserved for him alone.
His ambition was to save lives. Hers was to save the world.
Since she wanted power, he was willing to be a piece on her chessboard and help her reach the top however he could.
When reports of war from the northern frontier shattered the illusion of peace, and disasters and human calamities struck across Jiangnan, she once again offered him a marriage contract.
"You have always cared for the people. Why, then, do you shut me out from among them?"
He sighed softly. "Whether you believe it or not, before there was ever the people or the realm in my heart, there was you."
Some say that one must first sweep one's own home before sweeping the world clean.
But they were determined to do both:
Sweep their own home, and clear away the devastation across the land.
Reading Guide
* Matriarchal dynasty ensemble cast x political intrigue x taboo medical cases
* All characters have typical biological sex. This is not a female-led relationship. Multiple storylines and perspectives.
Theme: Take control of your own fate and express your love for your country and people.
