In the troubled times of the late Ming Dynasty, young guard Lin Xu was involved in a power dispute in the court due to a bizarre murder case. His good friend Cheng Shi, the aristocratic lady Su Qingluo and the mysterious master Xue Laotou jointly experienced dangers in the world, undercurrents in official circles, and family changes, and dealt with difficulties with humor and wit. The three of them carried their own dreams, explored the choices between human nature, power and emotion, and each achieved a happy ending after experiencing life, death, separation, and growth. The story has ups and downs, the plot is compact and lively, and it brings laughter and tears together.
