Yes, the Great Li dynasty collapsed.
A glorious empire, shattered and torn apart in the space of a single day.
But at least for now, the people involved in the change of dynasties don't think it has anything to do with them at all.
Yuan Wen, a fifth-rank colonel, an innocent, wronged officer caught up in a power struggle within the imperial family and thrown into prison.
Liu Chenhui, the youngest son in the household of Grand Tutor Liu, one of the most powerful men in the court, and not much like a younger brother.
With his elder brother on close terms with the Prince of Zhenbei's son, Liu Chenhui is both timid and audacious, going to great lengths to set a trap for the heir of the Northern Prefecture, a man even the emperor has to fear.
When his elder brother is ambushed by an aide to Prince Jin, Liu Chenhui storms the prince's residence alone with a single blade and earns himself a death sentence in the imperial prison.
Then, thanks to his formidable connections, he casually manages to get Yuan Wen out of the neighboring cell, too.
Yuan Wen, a deputy fifth-rank colonel who narrowly escaped death and was demoted by half a rank, is a pitiful wage-earner who suspects that his superior, whom he quite likes, already has someone he loves.
"Young General, do you have feelings for the Second Young Master?"
He watched his own general's eyes widen in shock. The chicken leg in his hand fell to the ground.
"Ah... Sorry. Are you really against men loving men?"
Liu Chenhui caught the latter half of that question and replied meaningfully, "So, you don't mind men loving men?"
Yuan Wen froze, thrown so completely by the other's unexpected boldness that he couldn't find an answer.
Later, the times changed dramatically.
Amid the bloodshed and strife of a chaotic era, the answer to that question became obvious.
I suspect my superior is a devoted older brother, but the truth is, he likes me.
Or perhaps I'm the one who likes him?
Taciturn but tough, straightforward, humble-born deputy general x carefree young general from a powerful family
Theme: A vow to follow someone unto death is a lifelong commitment
Come on, author? It's really not easy