This book is set in the Liang Dynasty. Li Shenxing, a young man from a poor family, accidentally enters the temple and has neither power nor backstage. The fateful situation coincides with the old age of the emperor and the undercurrents of many powerful officials. With the help and teasing of Su Zan, Xue Xiaoyun and others, Li Shenxing won by his wits and dealt with many forces. During this period, he battled wits and courage with the ambitious prince Chu Guanxiao, and quarreled with his colleague Shi Yiming. He also experienced ups and downs such as dangers in the court, turmoil in the world, and suffering among the people, and advanced serious tactics and humor in parallel. In the end, after several ups and downs, the true meaning of power gradually emerged, and everyone grew and awakened in the chaos.