In the ever-changing court of the Hongwu period, Chen Xuan, who was born in a farm family in Fengyang, entered the official career by virtue of the imperial examination, with the ideal of justice in mind for the welfare of the people and loyalty to the country. In the turbulent officialdom struggle, he first encountered difficulties and exclusion from Li Shanchang's faction, and then faced the huge crisis of Hu Weiyong's party formation for personal gain and attempted rebellion. In this difficult situation, Chen Xuan received Liu Bowen's loving guidance and support, and he and Su Yao fell in love and comforted each other. He insisted on justice and was unyielding in the whirlpool of power. He collected evidence to expose Hu Weiyong's crimes, and also participated in quelling Lan Yu's rebellion. He went through numerous hardships and obstacles and finally retired with success.
