The Daqian Dynasty was beset with internal and external difficulties, with constant border wars, frequent domestic disasters, and fierce corruption and party strife in the court. In the remote Qingshi Village, drought caused the seedlings to wither and turn yellow. Xiao Yichen led the villagers to dig canals and divert water in an effort to alleviate the predicament. During this period, he demonstrated his wisdom and leadership skills. Xiao Yichen encounters the prince's carriage that is stuck in the quagmire and helps him. His talent and knowledge are appreciated by the prince, and he is invited to serve as an official in the court. He embarks on an official career, which is expected to bring about a change in the fate of the dynasty.
