The enemy nation eyes the realm hungrily, while the regional warlords command powerful armies.
The emperor dies, and the crown prince ascends the throne as a boy, facing crises both within and beyond the borders.
The chief minister, determined to restore order, earns great merit by putting down a rebellion, only to be poisoned because his power threatens the throne.
The power struggle between the court and the warlords gives rise to brilliant schemes that will be remembered for ages.
A failed assassination attempt slowly draws open the curtain on a great upheaval.
With a chaotic court and a turbulent martial world, where can those swept along by the tide of events turn?
Righteousness and profit, life and death, and human nature itself all face their ultimate test.
