Xiao Jue, the king of Zhenbei, shocked the government and the public with his stunning appearance and illustrious military exploits, but due to suspicion of imperial power, he claimed to be ill and retired to seclusion. On Lantern Festival night, he encounters Shen Qingci, the daughter of the Minister of Civil Affairs, who is hiding from trouble and is accidentally involved in an official corruption case. The undercurrent in the court was turbulent, and Xiao Jue was forced to re-enter the chess game. In the whirlpool of power and intrigue, he and Shen Qingci supported each other, and their affection bloomed amidst the light and shadow of swords.
