Chen Xiaowei, a modern soul, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and becomes Wu Zetian's male favorite (Liu Xiaowei).
Caught in the whirlpool of palace intrigue, he knows that only patience can keep him alive.
He uses modern knowledge to solve Wu Zetian's problems, earning her trust as his ambitions quietly grow. In the final years of her reign, the Tang empire is beset by turmoil, and the struggle over the throne intensifies.
Liu Xiaowei seizes his chance, secretly builds up his strength, and stages a coup at the crucial moment, taking power in one fell swoop.
Facing opposition and doubts from every quarter, he relies on courage and wisdom to turn the tide and suppress the rebellion.
Afterward, he enacts reforms, develops the economy, and strengthens the military to defend the country. He ultimately restores the Tang to prosperity, becoming a legendary emperor for the ages and writing a glorious chapter of his own.