Just like mushrooms that grow as a log rots, memories collect as life goes on. Even though you might not remember anything right now, they are still there. And will eventually be remembered.

On the sixth night, in the rose garden that was filled with loneliness and misery, I met my dead lover. He awakened me with those pale and lifeless lips of his, saying *"Do you love me" ?* *"Yes, I love you"* A collection of stories portraying the cruel and twisted nature of love, lust and desire -- and the misery it brings to all those involved.

During the period when the Tang Dynasty was at its peak of success, imperial court general, Huangfu Duanhua, was whisked away into a series of bizarre and supernatural events after his friend accidentally stepped into a store owned by a Persian merchant. This then led to many incidents that were kept sealed by the empire for a thousand years… Court disputes, strife in the royal family… As the wheels of the perilous history are set in motion, where will they lead? (Esthétique)

From [Esthétique](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=674): During the period when the Tang Dynasty was at its peak of success, imperial court general, Huangfu Duanhua, was whisked away into a series of bizarre and supernatural events after his friend accidentally stepped into a store owned by a Persian merchant. This then led to many incidents that were kept sealed by the empire for a thousand years… Court disputes, strife in the royal family… As the wheels of the perilous history are set in motion, where will they lead?

This is volume 2 of *Hanlu's Portfolio of Stories*. Volume 1: 巴洛克·茧 ([Baroque Chrysalis](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=47854))

In the chaotic years of the Reign of Terror, there were those who wished to use their powers to change the fate of the country...