New to the world of government, Zheng Yu finds himself facing not blades and bloodshed, but a power struggle rife with hidden currents. Refined and cautious, he has an extraordinary gift for strategy and insight. His rivals’ spiteful attacks and local officials’ endless obstruction all become stepping stones on his rise through the ranks. Meanwhile, the forthright reporter Li Yue is like a mirror, reflecting each choice he makes. In this smokeless war, Zheng Yu proceeds carefully, breaks through every impasse, and vows to push through reforms and fulfill his ambitions in public office.
