In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the imperial dragon robe is deliberately damaged inside the Imperial Weaving Bureau, plunging everyone there into fear. Five people, each with their own reasons, are drawn into the investigation. They suspect one another, yet have no choice but to work together for the time being.
Told from multiple perspectives, the story pieces together the full truth like a puzzle. The five discover that the dragon robe case is only the tip of the iceberg, with court factional struggles and collusion with foreign forces lurking beneath.
As the truth draws near, danger follows close behind. The five must set aside their prejudices and learn to truly trust one another. At the final moment, each makes their own choice...
