The Shadows Gambit
Born and raised in the Qi family, a shadow to the "First Family of Changxiang City," Qi Jiafu served as the trusted aide of Prime Minister Qi and was regarded as a sibling by the Qi children. As the commander of the elite Wind Shadow Riders, he was known as the fastest blade in Changxiang City. But despite his prowess and the trust placed in him, Qi Jiafu was still a branded slave, living at the mercy of his masters.
"If one could be a man, who would want to be a dog?!"
This thought festered in his mind until one fateful day, Qi Jiafu shattered the chains that bound him. His rebellion sets off a cascade of events: assassinations, uprisings, and war spread across the city and beyond. Thrust into the heart of court intrigue, navigating a web of deceit spun by ambitious ministers and ruthless generals.
He delves deeper into the political machinations of the court, finds unexpected allies and formidable foes around him, all whom seek to manipulate his every move. Caught between the competing forces of power, Qi Jiafu must use his cunning, skill, and unyielding determination to outmaneuver his enemies.
In a world where loyalty is fleeting and betrayal is a constant threat, Qi Jiafu fights not only for his survival but for his ultimate freedom. As the tides of rebellion swell and the country teeters on the brink of chaos, he strives to rise above his branded past and carve out a destiny of his own making.
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