In the kingdom of Qiangda, the people live a harmonious life. The imperial family bears the mark of the phoenix, a blessing from the heavens and one that guides its earthly representatives. But like all things Yin and Yang, this blessing comes with a curse. At the start of every King's life, a flower object appears, indestructible and deadly. It contains an otherworldly poison that bypasses even the protection of the phoenix mark. And so it has been the imperial family's most guarded secret.
The current king, Jiang Zhilan is an idol of the people. His energetic, fair personality paired with wits and good looks has earned him the affections of many. Although he is young, his strategies have greatly helped push back the neighbouring kingdom of Gongzhuan.
Meanwhile, in Gongzhuan, the ruling monarch is tired of his advances being effortlessly pushed away just because Qiangda has the protection of the heavens. His confidante and leader of an assassin organization, Mo Wu, knows of a legend. One that is now more of a children's story than a folktale. But to him, it is a chink in Qiangda's armour. He sends his prodigy disciple, Liu Qingyuan to Qiangda to chase the scraps of a century old legend, and a hope to end the line of phoenix rulers.
Assassin gong (MC) x king shou
Inspired by ancient China (as portrayed in dramas, aka its not realistic T-T but give me a chance)
Contains violence and boys love
Shui Lian is a male courtesan.
Kai Yin is the Fifth Prince.
As an inhabitant of Peony Palace, Shui Lian is fated to be a companion to men until the day his beauty wilts. When Kai Yin stumbles upon him and they spend time together, the two learn to coexist and be themselves for the first time.
Yet soon the court hears of a courtesan who seduced Kai Yin. For Kai Yin, their forbidden meetings are the only consolation for the stress of war and engagement, but obstacles stand in their way.
When the Cruel Prince Jin Long makes his move to hither Kai Yin's love, there's no longer anything Kai Yin can do except go against his brother.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: mentions of suicide, murder, and homophobia