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 stumbled upon him and they spend time together, the two learn to coexist and maybe even 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