Do You Know? Do You Know? What Came After The Story of Minglan

A new dynasty has just been established, and the realm is in turmoil. As Minglan and Gu Tingye strive to protect the peace of their small family while adapting to the sweeping changes of the age, they face power struggles between old and new factions at court, hidden dangers within their family, and the shadows of their own pasts. In the end, the clouds part, revealing a new order.

Setting: The early years of the new emperor, Prince Huan, roughly during the Xining era of Emperor Shenzong of Song. He is determined to reform the state, an allusion to Wang Anshi's reforms, threatening the interests of the old aristocratic clans. Tensions between the empress dowager, representative of the old guard, and the new emperor are becoming increasingly apparent.