The imperial palace is turbulent, and Cheng Qian, a poor scholar, unexpectedly embarks on an official career. Along the way, he cleverly solves the difficulties of minor officials, plays tricks, and escapes from death many times. He is in conflict with the clever princess Du Jiayi, the unruly prince Wei Zhibai, the old fox Zhang Xiangdu, and the news expert Zhao Yi. Sometimes he is pushed to the forefront, and sometimes he is stuck in the quagmire. He constantly navigates the complicated power struggles and averts danger in a humorous way. With the emperor's many rounds of tests and the undercurrent of the political situation, several protagonists have gone from mortal enemies to allies, and have encountered different situations in their lives. In the end, after Cheng Qian uncovered the biggest secret of the temple, he relied on his authenticity, wisdom and a group of companions to break the deadlock of power, complete his self-growth, and also give the overall situation of the temple a new look. The book ends in a humorous, light and yet magnificent style.
