The story revolves around the experience of Ning Xiaofeng, a descendant of a minor official, who went to Beijing to take the exam. The dynasty is prosperous on the surface, but undercurrents are surging. The powerful minister Tang Shenyan wants to seize the throne. The royal noblewoman Jiang Rushuang pleads grievances for the family. The market wizard Bao Xiaoshan hides secrets. The second prince Murong Jin wanders around the court. The leader of the eunuch Wu Sansi is making troubles in the palace. Ning Xiaofeng and his friends relied on wisdom, humor and courage to survive in a difficult battle between power, love and family and country. They were plotted against each other several times, fled, fought back in desperate situations, and reversed the situation. The first volume depicts the entry into power and the bond of friendship, the second volume goes deep into the power struggle and family feuds, the third volume focuses on the court affairs and the growth of the main characters, and the fourth volume usher in the dynasty's breakup and finale. The main plot is compact, with climaxes one after another and rich in emotions. The ending wraps up all the clues and each character completes their own growth.
