The story takes place in a troubled time similar to that of an ancient feudal dynasty, with constant disputes among princes and turbulent palace struggles. The protagonist Jian Rui was originally a craftsman from a humble background, but he accidentally got involved in the vortex of palace battles and activated the palace battle system. The system releases various tasks, such as gaining favor with the emperor, defeating concubines, etc. Completing tasks can unlock new skills or obtain props. However, in order to maintain their own power, the villain imperial concubine and others constantly hindered Jian Rui. Although Jian Rui had system assistance, he had little experience in palace power struggles when he first entered the palace, and the system tasks were time-sensitive, and he would be punished if he exceeded the deadline. In the process of pursuing power, Jian Rui faced the contradiction between the system's requirements and his own emotions, and was also designed by the villain to fall into a misunderstanding with the emperor. But relying on the craftsmen's ingenious mechanisms and modern knowledge, Jian Rui reversed the situation time and time again, and finally succeeded in reaching the pinnacle of power and achieving a counterattack.
