Dreams and reality intertwined, possibilities weaving like silk threads before his eyes, forming a web that eventually spread out into a vast maze. At the center of the maze, Lu Xian lay in a light doze, his forehead damp with sweat. In his dreams, he saw this night engulfed in flames, with Jianye surrounded like…

In the cold, sharp night, dense fog and frost floated like water. Separated by city walls, civil war raged within the city. Outside, King Hengyang led his troops through the fog, encountering Yue Zihan’s group who had taken the old emperor hostage while fleeing the capital. Liu Mu quickly regained composure after his momentary shock,…

Lu Yun and Luo Lingyu were chatting and laughing. The old emperor didn’t stay long at Lu Xian’s wedding banquet before leaving, with the Northern Princess naturally following. Most guests at the banquet merely sighed at how powerful the Lu family was. For a young lord’s wedding to have the emperor attend – what great…

Recently, Chen Wang has been investigating the refugees in Jianye. Those without proper papers or unclear identities were being driven out of the city. Because of this, many refugees began hiding, becoming fearful at the sight of officials. This phenomenon made people secretly resentful, especially compared to last year when the court was providing aid…

Lu Yun was resting at home when the Old Madame summoned him. The maid she sent was quite insistent this time. Lu Yun couldn’t find an excuse to refuse, and thinking that the marks on his face had mostly faded, he agreed to go. At the Old Madame’s courtyard, the morning greetings from the women…

Chen Xiu sat with several ladies in the courtyard pavilion, together unfolding a replica of a portrait of a noble lady. The painting depicted a small pavilion by clear waters, with a beauty leaning against the railing. The lady had an elegant figure, wearing plain white robes that accentuated her otherworldly grace. In the cold…

In his dream, after Lu Xian’s wedding, he kept his promise. Together with several officials, they convinced the emperor to allow Prince Liu Mu of Henyang to return to Jianye. However, due to insufficient preparation, when the imperial edict was issued, Lu Xian’s wedding had already passed. While Liu Mu waited anxiously at the border,…

After the beginning of summer, each day grew hotter than the last. The cicadas chirped intermittently. In the summer heat, people became lazy and increasingly stayed indoors, reluctant to go out. After her afternoon nap, Lady Lu was informed by her maid Lüyao that Princess Ningping had come to visit. The maid stood by with…

After returning to Jianye, Lu Yun was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat due to his great achievements in resolving the north-south border conflicts through peaceful negotiations. Among the young lords of the Lu family in this generation, Lu Yun was the first to enter the core of central power at such a…

At the end of April in the 15th year of Yuanshuo, the army returned south, entering Xuanwu Lake and setting up camp around Jianye awaiting orders. Several large ships sailed into the Xuanwu Lake waterway, carrying civil and military officials who would be staying aboard as they headed to Jianye to report on their duties.…