The story revolves around the growth and road to power of the prince Lu Zhaoyan. Lu Zhaoyan lost his mother when he was young and struggled in the palace. However, he gradually accumulated his own power with his extraordinary wisdom and forbearance. In the process of seizing power, he met the intelligent Shen Qingyi, and the two supported each other and jointly fought against powerful enemies. However, the cruelty of the power struggle also puts their love and friendship facing a huge test. Lu Zhaoyan finally ascended the throne and became emperor, but he also paid a huge price for it, and his family, love, and friendship were all greatly harmed. He began to reflect on the meaning of power and whether everything he had done was worth it. The story shows the intrigues within the palace, as well as the struggle and transformation of human nature in the face of power.
