A disgraced noble in hiding. A General betrayed by his own men.

In the cold silence of the Northern border, General Liu Sheng was ready to die a nameless death. Instead, he woke up in a room that smelled of bitter herbs and quiet secrets.
Wen Jingting is a man hiding from a past that already destroyed his family. He didn’t want to save a General. He just wanted to be left alone. But as he heals Liu Sheng’s broken body, he realizes he can't keep his own heart cold anymore.
They were never meant to meet, but in a world of sharp blades, they are the only anchor that keeps the darkness at bay.

Some debts are written in blood. Others are written in the stars.

*A standalone story in the Zhu long universe. Perfect for fans of fated souls and slow-burn drama, don't worry, it's a HE.*