The story takes place in the post-apocalyptic turmoil of an imaginary dynasty. Guo Ping'an, a civilian scholar, encounters Yao Banxia, a martyr who is disguised as a man. The two escape together due to a misunderstanding. On the way, they meet the witty exiled counselor Zhao and the cunning Xiao Liuzi. On the way to escape, fight, and pursue their dreams, the fate of their little people is constantly intertwined with the machinations of the troubled times and the turbulent struggles of the big shots. No matter how things turn upside down, everyone can always solve their difficulties with optimism and humor, supporting each other and laughing at themselves. The book is filled with slang, jokes, and witty dialogues, and there are many thrilling twists and turns. After several life and death tests, everyone gradually saw through the cruelty of troubled times, and chose to use smiles, kindness and courage to write a "three lives in troubled times" that everyone can sing and cry.
