Nightfall

In the spring of the 13th year of the Tianqi era, rain falls upon the City of Wei, a desolate military outpost on the edge of the Tang Empire. Built to repel the constant threat of grassland barbarians, the city is a harsh environment defined by dust, struggle, and the resilience of its inhabitants.

When a mysterious noble arrives with an escort, the local commander is forced to navigate complex imperial politics. Amidst the tension, a young man—dismissed by many as a mere laborer or an unruly soldier—is chosen to serve as a guide for the noble's arduous journey toward the capital. As he prepares to leave the only home he has known, he sets his sights on the prestigious Academy, marking the beginning of a legendary path that will challenge his wit, his strength, and his destiny in a world of power and shadows.