"It is the sun at dusk, yet we mistake it for the dawn." - Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
The author actually came up with this story before getting into boys' love, but... after that, and with some encouragement from a classmate, I... ended up putting the male lead and the second male lead together. Sorry! (Laughing and crying.)
Main couple: gentle, doting emperor gong x seemingly contrasting, seductive general shou
Side couple: scheming, domineering general gong x stubborn, tsundere emperor shou
The most important thing, said three times: I love Huang Puchen! I love Huang Puchen! I love Huang Puchen!
The author torments both their sweetheart (the great general) and their own son (the younger brother).
Theme: "This is the best ending."
