The story takes place in the fictional dynasty - Daliang. Prince Murong Jin lost his mother when he was young and was neglected in the palace. In order to take revenge, he endured for many years, secretly accumulated strength, and formed an alliance with Su Wanqing, the daughter of the prime minister. Prince Xiao Jingyan relied on the support of the queen to become domineering in the court and made every possible effort to make things difficult for Murong Jin. With Su Wanqing's help, Murong Jin worked step by step and gradually gained a foothold in the court. He used various forces to sow discord, and finally exposed the conspiracy of the queen and the prince and successfully brought them down. However, the road to seizing power was not smooth sailing. Murong Jin faced many crises from the court, harem and borders. He must continue to struggle in the whirlpool of intrigues before he can finally reach the top of power. In the process, his relationship with Su Wanqing has also been tested, and his thinking about power and human nature has gradually deepened.
