The story takes place in the Liang Dynasty in fictional history. It tells the story of the unpopular prince Jing Yi, how he managed step by step in a palace full of intrigues and intrigues, and finally ascended to the throne. He formed an alliance with Su Wanning, the daughter of a powerful minister, to jointly fight the threats from Queen Mother Liu Ruyan and Wang Xiao Yuanshan of a different surname. In the process of seizing power, Jing Yi experienced countless betrayals and sacrifices, and gradually transformed from a gentle prince into a scheming emperor. At the same time, Gu Huaian, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, was also secretly investigating the conspiracy in the palace. He insisted on justice and finally helped Jing Yi eradicate the treacherous ministers and maintain the stability of the court. The entire story takes the change of imperial power as the main line, interspersed with various emotional entanglements such as love, friendship, family affection, etc., Showing the complexity and multi-faceted nature of human nature in the struggle for power.
