Li Bancheng, a young official, was involved in a power vortex due to an unjust case in the officialdom. He unexpectedly met Qin Ruyu, a daughter of a smart family, and Sun Qijin, an eloquent storyteller. In the countless difficulties faced by the powerful minister Gu Lianxing, Li Bancheng resolved the crisis with humor and wisdom, worked with various partners to expose the darkness, and was well versed in the ways of intrigue. Traveling through the palace, the market, the frontier, and the rivers and lakes, everyone has different styles, fighting openly and secretly, but full of laughter. In a power game that swept across the six realms, they realized self-growth through ups and downs, and finally revealed the nature of power and the destination of their ideals, and promoted changes in the times. The book strictly controls the rhythm, has climaxes one after another, has a compact plot, and has constant laughter. It is a majestic, humorous and elegant story of power and strategy that is completed in a million words.
