Gong Xueman and the Two Young Men Held Hands and Walked Together on the Road of Ups and Downs.

In the deep palace with red walls, the five-year-old prince Fang Xu'an occupies the reserve position. He is dignified and solemn to the outside world and abides by the etiquette of the East Palace. He is especially kind and generous to his four-year-old companion Xu Shuheng. Although Xu Shuheng was the eldest son of the Xu family, his life was even more humble than that of a concubine. His biological mother passed away early, and his father, Xu Jingsong, favored his two concubine brothers. If he was slightly displeased, he would hit him with sticks. It was common for him to be beaten with hundreds of sticks and whipped on his body. He was not even qualified to sleep in the house. He often slept alone in the corridor of the courtyard, suffering the cold looks and humiliation of his servants. Fang Xu'an was concerned about his situation, and specifically requested Emperor Fang Chengyao to issue an order to select Xu Shuheng as his crown prince companion, hoping to save him from the misery of the Xu family. However, Xu Jingsong threatened and warned Xu Shuheng in every possible way to prevent Xu Shuheng from telling the truth about the abuse at home. Xu Shuheng, who first entered the East Palace, was full of cowardice. He always respected his dignity and did not dare to go beyond the rules. But the disaster brought by the family did not disappear. Under heavy persecution, Xu Shuheng was forced to live on the streets. In a desperate situation, he fell off a cliff and almost died. Fortunately, he only managed to save his life. The identity gap, the court's gaze, and the lingering shadow of the Xu family lie between the two children. As the prince, Fang Xu'an had no choice but to deal with the disputes in the court, but he still tried his best to protect Xu Shuheng, who was covered with scars. On a snowy and cold night, Xu Shuheng endured his injuries and rushed to the East Palace. The two of them removed all their shackles in the secluded Nuang Pavilion. In the ups and downs of the palace, the world is dangerous, the two young boys cling to each other for warmth, and firmly hold on to this rare warmth and bond amidst endless hardships.