Continuing the story of the previous novel, The Maple Sentiment of the Old Country, this novel revolves around power, money, and complicated emotional entanglements. It tells how Zhao Ziqin, while carrying out the wishes of the powerful Ding Xiangqun, becomes mired in political machinations, a shattered family, and emotional turmoil. Through a series of events, it reveals the profound interplay of desire, power, and human nature.
