In the third year of the Republic of China, Shanghai was in turmoil. Lin Wanqing, the only daughter of Linji Silk Shop, is obsessed with oil painting. During the preparations for the exhibition, she met Su Muyun, a reporter from the "Freedom Lamp". Su Muyun investigates Qixin Cotton Mill's deduction of wages and uncovers the shady military pay story behind Mr. Zhao, putting the two in deep danger.
To escape the persecution of the Zhao family, they fled to Su Muyun's hometown of Qingxi Town, but found mysterious symbols and blood letters in the old house, which also implicated the secrets of Lin Wanqing's family.
Just when they thought they could use Gu Yan's power to reveal the truth in Nanjing, the situation suddenly changed. Lin Wanqing was arrested, the account books fell into the hands of the enemy, and the lives of Su Muyun and Gu Yan were uncertain. And who is that mysterious shadow that appears many times in the dark? Can they fight back and uncover the shocking truth behind the layers of fog?
