Plot guidance: She Yu, Dian Wan, Xu Che
During the Wen Dynasty, Feng Sugu, a prince with the title of king despite having no royal blood, had a son, Feng Qianyue, with a lowly maid. Busy with political affairs, Feng Sugu had no time to care for either Feng Qianyue or his mother. The Princess Consort, wielding her authority as the legal wife, bullied them both. Feng Qianyue's mother died when he was three. When he was seven, the Princess Consort gave birth to Feng Juntan, and only then did Feng Sugu begin to devote his attention to his children. After spending years alone, enduring one season after another, Feng Qianyue had long since grown used to being on his own. Even when his father's love finally came, he had no desire to join the family. He watched Feng Juntan surrounded by their parents, experiencing the warmth of family, but he never reached out to share it. The brothers crossed paths in the residence without exchanging a word. Then, on Feng Juntan's fifth birthday, he stepped out from the festive lights and invited Feng Qianyue to celebrate with him, drawing him into a world of music and revelry. Gradually, they grew up together, and Feng Juntan became the only warmth in Feng Qianyue's life. Feng Qianyue, who had frequented brothels since his youth, became known to everyone as the "greatest libertine."
Hua Chengwen, a carriage driver, had grown up in the Xiao household and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the family. He was not only Xiao Peihui's subordinate, but also someone Xiao Peihui relied on. As they grew older, however, the rumors they heard became more and more frequent. Fortunately, the trust between them was strong enough that the gossip couldn't affect them.
Whether it was fate or long-laid plans, Feng Qianyue and Hua Chengwen met in Xijing and weathered many storms together.
At dawn in Xijing, I first met you;
In a bamboo hut, I brewed tea and offered you my heart;
Amid the last red leaves at the frontier, I waited for your return;
Among the grasses and trees at sunset, I hoped to share your grave.
Theme: No matter how bleak life may be, there will always be warmth. Everyone must keep looking ahead, toward a kinder future.
