In an empty dynasty, the concubine Shen Qing resigned from her father and left the family home. In order to protect her younger brother, she had to show her face and join the county government starting from the lowest position as a clerk. Without the blessing of a golden finger, she carefully observed the documents and responded to the rejection of her colleagues with resilience. From clarifying the farm account books to assisting in the trial of small private cases, she gradually distinguished herself. Later, she was transferred to the state capital because of her meritorious service. Faced with more complex official rules and power struggles, she stuck to her true intentions. In an environment where men were superior to women, she broke the prejudice with her achievements and gradually moved from a low-level clerk to an official who could influence the people's livelihood. She walked out of her own officialdom and farmed her own way.
