Huang Xiaoqing, an outstanding Ming dynasty student returning from overseas, becomes one of the youngest officials of the second rank and a minister of one of the Six Ministries, taking charge of the Ministry of Justice. Yi Qian'er, the junior sister of the leader of the Yicang Sect, falls for him. As they grow closer, they investigate a series of strange cases and weather the ups and downs of their relationship. Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoqing's identity as the emperor's illegitimate son brings him both advantages and grave dangers.
