The Collapsed Platform 青云台 by Chen Xiao Zhi 沉筱之

In the seventeenth year of Xianhe, the Cangnu army advanced with overwhelming force!

Wind swept their lapels by the surging river, and 137 scholars left blood-written letters, throwing themselves into the river to show their resolve!

The Canglang River washed their white robes, shaking the entire realm!

General Yue Chong led 70,000 soldiers to defend against the enemy at Changdu River. Outnumbered, they fought to the death, bloody and resolute, ultimately defeating Cangnu.

Subsequently, Emperor Xianhe passed away, and Emperor Zhaohua ascended the throne. The world enjoyed peace, and the people lived in harmony.

In the twelfth year of Zhaohua, to commemorate the soldiers of Changdu River who sacrificed themselves for justice, Emperor Zhaohua decreed the construction of the Xijin Platform.

The Xijin Platform, to celebrate great achievements and honor the realm.

On the day the platform was completed, it unexpectedly collapsed, crushing the meritorious officials, master craftsmen, scholars, and common people who were present!

That day, heavy rain poured down. Xie Rongyu was trapped beneath the Xijin Platform, yet in his heart, he thought: “That little girl, please, please don’t come...”