The empire of Liang has long been a battleground for power, influence, and intrigue, but none more so than between two men: the Emperor Jian, and his rival-turned-advisor, Li Wei. Their enmity was forged in youth, during their years of training in the imperial court, where Jian, the crown prince, and Li Wei, a noble scion, vied for the throne's influence and the future of the kingdom.
Jian, known for his ruthless ambition and strategic mind, saw Li Wei as a threat even before ascending the throne. Where Jian commanded loyalty through fear and power, Li Wei gained it through respect and quiet wisdom. Their rivalry was fierce, each move made like a calculated step in a game of life and death. Li Wei was the one person who dared to challenge Jian's decisions, always standing firm, always a step ahead.
Now, Jian and Li Wei must decide-can they truly trust one another, after years of rivalry and betrayal? Or will the weight of their past destroy them both?