In troubled times, with heroes vying for the throne, ordinary people are reduced to ants. Liu Ting, a witty scholar, led a group of "weirdos" to survive in order to protect himself. From saving lives and escaping, to accidentally entering the circle of power, to being forced to get involved in the flames of war, he traveled through rivers and lakes, military camps, courts and markets in troubled times, and grew up hilariously in the confrontation with conspiracies and chaos. The former frail scholar repeatedly overcame difficulties with the help of his friends. He not only protected himself, but also gradually understood that "when a man lives in troubled times, he must be worthy of himself and even more worthy of the people around him." In the end, everyone, armed with humor and courage, went upstream under the tyrannical rule of noble officials and tycoons, looking for a way to survive for ordinary people. The story depicts life in troubled times with ups and downs of rhythm and witty dialogues, with laughter and tears all the way. In the end, it justifies itself by "letting go of success and failure, and looks down on fame", ushering in the finale.
