The new emperor Gu Ying ascended the throne, and the power structure was reshuffled. Ning Chuan, a lowly official from a humble family, was accidentally involved in a high-level game and continued to grow amidst the interlocking forces. Su Wanyi, Zhang Hongzhuo, Di Yuan and others each show their talents, and multiple lines are intertwined. In addition to serious tactics, there are also moments of humor to resolve crises. Outside the court, the crisis on the frontier, the secret war in the harem, the suffering of the people, and the old and new order repeatedly conflicted. The four volumes respectively show the court, the territory, the people, and the final showdown. Multiple clues gradually converge. In the end, everyone meets at the peak of power. All ambitions and humor are blended, and the fate of the empire is rewritten.