At the end of the Dafeng Dynasty, Ye Heng, a scholar from a poor family, was accidentally involved in the whirlpool of fighting for the right to inherit the throne. He originally only wanted fame and fortune, but he was involved in palace turmoil and many intrigues. Along the way, they meet the second prince Zhao Zhongsheng, who is constantly manipulating, the willful and lovely daughter Xie Qingwei, and various "villains" who all have a comedic aura. Everyone goes from cheating to helping each other, turning a battle for the throne that should have been a sword-fight into a growth history full of ups and downs and laughter. In the end, they used wisdom, friendship and optimism to overturn the decadent old system and realize their dreams.
