During the Liang Dynasty, the imperial power declined, party disputes continued within the court, and border wars broke out frequently. The prince Xiao Ji witnessed his biological mother being murdered. In order to protect himself, he kept a low profile and secretly accumulated strength. He made friends with loyal people and married Murong Qing, a noble daughter of an aristocratic family. With the help of Murong Qing, he gradually gained a foothold in the court. On the one hand, Xiao Ji has to deal with the overt and covert struggles of other princes, and on the other hand, he has to beware of the secret calculations of the Queen Mother and her relatives. In the bloody court struggle, Xiao Ji worked step by step, and finally succeeded in ascending to the throne, clearing the imperial court, pacifying the border areas, and restoring the glory of the Liang Dynasty. However, after ascending the throne, Xiao Ji was gradually corrupted by power and became ruthless. The relationship between him and Murong Qing is also facing many tests. In the end, whether Xiao Ji can stick to his heart and protect everything he cherishes has become the key to the story.
