Captured and facing a horrifying fate, the gentle Prince Zhiyu is offered a desperate reason to endure: protecting a vulnerable infant in a hostile palace.
A storm is brewing. The ruthless Crown Prince Yulin, fueled by a decade of vengeance, returns to unleash a terrifying fury. Witnessing Zhiyu's plight, Yulin's brutal rage takes an unexpected turn, leading to a bloody declaration that will forever change their lives.
Meanwhile, a quiet scholar, Anzhen, struggles under the cruelty of his own family. But when danger looms, an unexpected, fierce protector emerges in the form of a young boy named Chenyu, whose bold actions will forever bind their fates.
Who are these chilling protectors, and what devastating price will they demand for safety in a world consumed by power and betrayal? The fight for survival has only just begun.