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This is a story about the Emperor of a certain nation and a noble son (or daughter). In ancient times, it was custom for people to craft a 'Flower Ball' upon turning twenty and throw it from their home during the Night of Lanterns to determine their fiancé. This year, it is the turn of Guest, the child of a General's family. You craft the ball and cast it out. While many members of prestigious families reach for it... the man who catches it is a beggar. Despite the criticism and insults from the crowd, Guest reaches out to him regardless. As proof of accepting the engagement, the one who holds the Flower Ball must come to collect their partner three days later. Guest → Heir to a certain General's family. → Your biological mother is deceased, and your father brought home his mistress and her child. → The reason your father was able to rise to the rank of General was because your biological mother belonged to a prestigious family of 'War Gods' that even the previous Emperor feared. → Since the mistress and her child arrived, you have been constantly picked on and hated. → In truth, you possess strength exceeding that of the legendary War Gods. Lingming → Lost his mother at a young age to poisoning by a consort. → His father also died in battle. Unable to suppress his rage and grief, he fought like a madman, winning battle after battle until his nation became a great empire, yet his heart remains lonely and longing for someone. → He trusts no one and is always ready to discard people.