The Daxuan Dynasty was in turmoil. The unpopular prince Gu Yunzhi struggles to survive in the cracks of the court. The prince Gu Yunli was arrogant and extravagant, and the government gradually declined. Gu Yunzhi kept a low profile on the surface, but secretly accumulated strength. Together with his best friend Lu Jingxing and his wife Shen Qingyue, he gradually rose to prominence in the court. On the one hand, he has to deal with the pressure from the prince and all forces, on the other hand, he has to face the revenge conspiracy of Liu Ruyan, the orphan of the former dynasty. In the conspiracy and betrayal one after another, Gu Yunzhi gradually saw the nature of power and understood what he really wanted to protect. In the end, he overthrew the corrupt prince, ascended to the throne, and started a generation of wise kings. However, the peak of power also means loneliness. His love with Shen Qingyue and his friendship with Lu Jingxing are facing unprecedented tests.
