There had once been a man of utmost importance in Hua Qinglian’s life. A brother. Not by blood, but by bond.  0

They trained under the same master, cultivated together, traveled the world side by side, and joined the government together. In their youth, they had shared a vow, and in adulthood, fulfilled it together. Time and again, they fought side by side on the battlefield, entrusting their backs to each other without hesitation.  0

They had shared the same bed, sleeping back-to-back. Music, chess, calligraphy, poetry, wine, and flowers—even their passions were the same. Both had once been hailed as peerless prodigies, the Twin Jewels of Great Xia, who had dazzled an entire era.  0

Finding a true confidant in life was rare. Hua Qinglian considered himself fortunate to have had such a bond forged from childhood. It had carried them forward as they devoted themselves to protecting Great Xia until ...0