Chang'an Remains the Same

Zhou Shengchen, the king of Xiaonanchen who became famous at a young age and had great military exploits, was determined to be loyal to the country for the rest of his life. In order to dispel the court's suspicion of his military power, he swore an oath: he would never marry a wife or concubine, leave no heirs, and guard the borders to protect the people of the world. Kao Shiyi, the only daughter of the famous Kao family, was married before she was born and was designated as the future crown princess. Due to the good relationship between the Yang family and the Nanchen Palace for generations, the young Yang Shi was sent to the Nanchen Palace in Xizhou to study under Zhou Shengchen. Yao Shiyi was smart and gentle. During his years in the palace, his admiration gradually turned into deep-seated love. The two are called master and apprentice, and they have a secret love. However, they are heavily bound by the ethics of the monarch and ministers, the destiny of the family, and the oath made by Zhou Shengchen. They always have feelings but stop at etiquette. Their love must never be declared verbally. The suspicion of the imperial power in the court deepened. Even though Zhou Shengchen was loyal, he still could not escape the trap of the powerful. The border war broke out again. Zhou Shengchen returned with his troops and was accused of treason. He was tortured to death by evisceration, leaving only a few last words. Ji Shiyi was forced to shoulder the fate of his family and was about to enter the palace to marry the prince. On her wedding day, she was dressed in red and climbed onto the Chang'an city tower. Carrying her master's last words, she jumped down and followed Zhou Shengchen.