The prince Ling Xiao was scorned since he was a child because his biological mother was humble. In order to protect himself, he kept a low profile and secretly accumulated strength. Shen Qingge, the daughter of a powerful minister, was forced to enter the palace for the sake of the family's interests, and formed an alliance with Ling Xiao to jointly fight against the forces of other princes. The two gradually fell in love during the power struggle, but love also became the cause of their mutual suspicion. The loyal general Gu Changfeng always guards Ling Xiao and clears obstacles for him. Lin Wan'er, the daughter of a declining noble, is the only tenderness in Ling Xiao's heart, but she has also become a weakness exploited by the enemy. In the end, Ling Xiao succeeded in ascending to the throne after experiencing countless betrayals, sacrifices and struggles, but the price he paid also made him think deeply about power. The entire story revolves around the struggle for the throne, intertwined with love, friendship, family affection and betrayal, showing the cruelty of palace intrigue and the complexity of human nature.
