In the fictional 'Zhaoyang Dynasty', the power struggle is like the undercurrent of a chess game. The protagonist Xiao Heng was originally the second son of a royal family. His family was framed and his mother was humiliated and exiled. He has been in the market since he was a child and learned to use humor and wisdom to protect himself in crises. Many years later, the situation in the dynasty changed drastically, and the regent Liang Wujiu took control of the government, triggering clan disputes. With the help of his friend Song Zile, the heroine Wei Que and others, Xiao Heng gradually returns to the center of power, not only resolving the crisis with wit, but also constantly making choices between family and friendship. Machiavellian strategy, betrayal, cooperation, absurdity and humor go hand in hand. In the thrilling power struggle, everyone gradually finds their own position, and finally reveals the truth about the dynasty chess game. The story is divided into four volumes, which are the return, the chess game, the game, and the decisive victory. It not only shows the growth and changes of the individual, but also the humorous self-deprecation and the turning point of fate in the torrent of power. The whole book has a tight rhythm, ups and downs, and is concise and coherent.
