Ballad of Sword and Wine - Qiang Jin Jui

In a crumbling empire plagued by corruption and unrest, Shen Zechuan, the disgraced eighth son of a traitorous prince, is dragged in chains to the capital. Once seen as a symbol of betrayal and ruin, Shen is expected to die quietly under the weight of his family's sins. But he is far from broken.



Cunning, calculating, and quietly ambitious, Shen begins to maneuver through the deadly court politics of the Imperial City. Across from him stands Xiao Chiye, the proud and headstrong second son of the powerful Prince of Libei. Bound by duty and hatred, Xiao despises Shen—yet is drawn to him in ways he doesn’t fully understand.



As schemes unfold and alliances shift, the two men find themselves locked in a dangerous dance of rivalry, strategy, and growing mutual respect. Together, they uncover buried truths, confront a legacy of war and betrayal, and challenge the decaying foundations of the empire.



But in a world where trust is scarce and every move could mean death, can love and loyalty survive the game of power?