Chapter 1-Prologue
Chonghua had produced two young and accomplished military commanders. The two were as distinct as the boundary between river waters—like […]
The traitorous general Gu Mang was returning to his homeland. Everyone wanted to see him dead, and it was said that the one who hated him most was his former best friend—the cold and ascetic Young Master Mo.
The rumours said: Young Master Mo prepared three hundred and sixty-five methods of torture to interrogate him with, just waiting to try them out on Gu Mang. They were so varied it was more than enough to toy with him for a year without repetition.
Except these rumours were very quickly forbidden by Young Master Mo. The reason given was that they described him as a lunatic, and were severely inconsistent with reality.
So what was the truth?
The truth was even more unspeakable—
Mo Xi’s identity: the most abstinent commander of the empire.
His relationship with the traitor Gu Mang: they’d slept together before.
Chonghua had produced two young and accomplished military commanders. The two were as distinct as the boundary between river waters—like […]
Mo Xi stared at the sachet for a long while. Rage surged in his chest as he slowly forced out
Mo Xi wished he could kick him to death with one blow. But since he couldn’t let the man see
Li Wei felt that being steward to someone as contradictory as Commander Mo was utterly exhausting. If time could reverse,
“Put it on yourself.” Murong Lian waved his hand. “What, do I have to beg you to do it, ‘Young
“Eh? Only calling Gu Mang? Lord Wangshu, you should bring more people.” Someone casually mocked without restraint. “Xi He and
Gu Mang was brought up by the steward. A chain lock was fastened around his neck, clinking all the way
“What—what is this, Lord Xihe…?” The way Mo Xi ground his teeth showed clearly on his pale face. Handsome as
Blood dripped down, one drop at a time. Murong Lian clutched his shoulder. The silk fabric of his robe was
Li Wei froze. “What?” Mo Xi still did not raise his eyes. His deep-set brows and eyes remained hidden beneath
Rustle, rustle. Outside the Plum Blossom Separate Residence, low-ranking cultivators were sweeping fallen tung leaves off the white jade-green stone
Gu Mang stared blankly at this person. Hesitation and vigilance, confusion and bewilderment all passed through his eyes like a