The Emperor of Northern Liang is seriously ill. On his way back to the palace, prince Xiao Ding was assassinated but was saved by a youth named Chen Ze Ming. Chen Ze Ming then became embroiled in the political battle and schemes within the court. From a valiant guard to a formidable general, Chen Ze Ming maintains a pure and kind heart against the evil and treachery around him. His mysterious birth eventually unveiled the sins of Empress Dowager Fan. When Chen Ming Ze was revealed to be of royal descent, he is already a powerful general with military power. This causes misunderstandings and distrust between him and Xiao Ding, who is now the Emperor. However, seeing the political unrest and turmoil, Chen Ze Ming decides to put on his armor again and assist Xiao Ding in wiping out the rebellion and maintaining the peace of the world.
This is the most f**ked up danmei novel I’ve ever read, with the most f**ked up characters. It didn’t have a happy ending either.
I wanted to give it a lesser rating, because it made me felt so hollow after I reached the end, but I had to acknowledge that the story is so damn good. It’s very riveting, with storyline and plot twists so unexpected that I could never guess right once. It’s a good novel, some people will consider it great, but it’s one that I never wish to read again.