After the "Golden Age of Emperor Zhongzong" in the Great Zheng Dynasty, the Nine Provinces were united and the realm at last enjoyed peace. The people lived in comfort and prosperity, and all embraced the imperial way. But then upheaval struck: Helian Tao, leader of the northern barbarians, rebelled and proclaimed himself Heavenly King of Great Xia, casting covetous eyes upon the realm. In the west, Ji Shuye rebuilt the Xie Dynasty and intended to cross the sea...
The refined emperor, who had spent fifteen years neglecting court affairs in favor of poetry and song, panicked. He invited the widely revered "Master" Yu Ya out of seclusion, hoping he could enact reforms, strengthen the country, and save it from disaster.
Yu Ya farmed in seclusion at Wolong Ridge in Wanzhou. Though he had not left home, he already knew the realm was on the brink of chaos. With easy conversation, he forged an alliance with the merfolk and the Mei clan and repelled Ji Shuye's attack. He developed Wanzhou and began to reveal his brilliance.
Later, he entered the imperial capital, Tianqi City, and took charge of the government. He vigorously pursued reforms, wielding both literary and military strategy as he surveyed the realm, and the eastern lands gradually regained their strength.
Under Yu Ya's leadership, the eastern lands then maneuvered between Great Xia in the north and Later Xie in the west. In the end, the Nine Provinces were united...
Grand schemes set the plains ablaze, while the Spring and Autumn era flourished; a splendid age of distinguished scholars and elegant manners.
A tender, passionate love, a world of heady romance; the rolling mortal world, with years that sing like a song...
