The orphaned son of a general is framed by a treacherous villain and raised by others from childhood. After earning a position through the imperial examinations, he learns the truth about his birth and is devastated. In the end, he overcomes his pain and, through years of effort, fulfills his ambitions. But when he looks back, he discovers that everyone around him is gone, leaving him all alone. (Not a feel-good story; expect heartbreak.)
