The story tells the story of the fifth prince, Zhao Chengqian, who went through hardships in the struggle for imperial power, worked step by step, and finally ascended to the throne. On the one hand, he had to face threats from other princes, and on the other hand, he had to beware of the conspiracies of powerful officials in the court. In the complex political struggle, he gradually grew up, learned to weigh the pros and cons, and gradually realized the loneliness and helplessness of imperial power. At the same time, the story also shows the fights between the harem and the concubines, as well as the power game in the court, revealing the darkness and cruelty of the feudal dynasty. Multiple story lines run in parallel, showing the fate of different characters in the whirlpool of power.
