The story takes place in the fictional ancient country of Jiangnan. In the turbulent times, high-ranking families were destroyed one after another, and there was an undercurrent of conspiracy in the temples. Lu Ye, a down-and-out scholar, was forced to live in the market due to family changes. He met Su Zhiruo by chance, and together they entered the world and embarked on an official career. On the way, they met the hero Xu Jian'an, the mysterious woman Ming Shiqi, and the grassroots hero Li Ergou, and they worked together to outsmart the powerful minister Chu Wuji. In the twists and turns of Jianghu grievances and temple affairs, the protagonists went through hardships and humorously dealt with various difficulties, and finally uncovered the historical truth and completed the rejuvenation of their family and country. Each volume revolves around different puzzles and emotional conflicts. The plot is compact and the story lines are diverse and intertwined, with ups and downs until the end of the book.
