Bring In the Wine

Zhaozui Temple received the imperial decree in great haste. Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan were both without their official robes, […]

Li Jianheng lay unconscious for several days, plagued by chaotic nightmares, muttering nonsense that no one could clearly understand. Mu

“What kind do you like?” Shen Zechuan narrowed his eyes slightly under the pinch. It was hard to tell whether

Shen Zechuan was a little dazed, his palm itching where Xiao Chiye’s stubble brushed against it. He looked at Xiao

The imperial palace was under strict lockdown. Hai Liangyi and the other senior ministers were arranged by the Empress Dowager

Rain beads leapt wildly, splattering mud everywhere. People hurried in and out of Zhaozui Temple. A rain canopy had already

The cloak was too large, slipping down his shoulders. Shen Zechuan caught it, enveloped in warmth, immersed completely in Xiao

Xi Hongxuan trembled, retching, his face ghostly pale. Seeing the situation, Han Jin quickly waded through the water to intercept

Li Jianheng never spoke of his birth mother—she was his nightmare. Lady Le, his mother, held no rank among the

Around the hour of Yin, rain suddenly began to fall. Chen Yang was washing up in the hall, finishing his

“Spring is approaching; everything is urgent. We haven’t even worked out the plan today, and if we leave like this,

Yuan Liu had died suddenly in prison. Chen Yang prepared his body, and following Xiao Chiye’s instructions, arranged a new

The snow fell for several days. The assassination case was hastily closed, and the recent waves of turmoil were suddenly

“That day was cold, the sky overcast, and the wind fierce. I was delivering blessing sweets to the ladies of

The lights in the Imperial Guards’ duty compound stayed lit until dawn. One by one, the clerks from the Ministry

Xiao Chiye seized Shen Zechuan’s lips and tongue with malicious intensity, kissing him until Shen Zechuan’s thoughts scattered and he

The accompanying Censor was called Yu Xiaozai. His rank was not high—he was a Supervising Censor of the seventh rank—but

The court was solemn, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard. The light in Xiao Chiye’s eyes gradually

Heavy snow drifted down; the night was nearing its end. Shen Zechuan could not stay any longer. When he prepared

In the dim light, Xiao Chiye wiped the corner of his lips with his thumb. There was still a trace