The Broken Cauldron

Dog-like young Marquis who grows up under his lover's guidance, top × ruthless, sinister beauty, bottom

Joker-style antics early on, a scheming king later.

Lin Zhoudu, a blind and crippled Crown Prince, has been deposed and imprisoned. Suddenly summoned, he must accompany the Emperor at a banquet and pretend they are brothers on good terms.

Gu Changyu arrives at the banquet at just the right time. As soon as he steps inside, he sees the blind Crown Prince being framed and humiliated. New to the court and unaware of the situation, he saves Lin Zhoudu by speaking plainly to the Emperor. His actions arouse the Emperor's suspicions, and the very next day he is summoned and ordered to finish Lin Zhoudu off.

Though the blind Crown Prince cannot see, he understands everything. Reclining on his couch, he says a few words that make Gu Changyu put down the poisoned wine in his hand and go to the Emperor to confess his own guilt. From then on, the helpless blind Crown Prince becomes the mentor who teaches him to scheme.

"Throughout history, there have been those who could plan for every eventuality, but few who planned for the people's benefit. There have been those who worried for their country and its people, but few who could direct a campaign from behind the scenes. I am the sword in your hand. Wherever you point me, I will cut through all obstacles. On the land of Da Yu, only the blood of villains may fall. The people's tears must never fall."

Reader's guide:

1. Set in an imaginary historical world.

2. Gu Changyu is the little wolfdog Lin Zhoudu personally trained, going from useless to a masterful top.

3. Includes a secondary couple.

Theme: I will devote my life to the nation, no matter what. Why should I avoid danger for the sake of my own fortunes?