In a court where the ruling elite are united like an iron wall, Lin Yiqing, a son of humble origins, has no place to stand. But a wrongful case sets him on the road to revenge and power. From the streets to the political arena, Lin Yiqing gathers allies, outwits formidable foes, and draws on every source of strength. Factions battle in secret and in the open as life and death hang in the balance. Lin Yiqing, Su Jinyan, Mei Ruxue, and the others struggle to survive amid friendship, betrayal, conspiracies, and bloodshed, forging grand lives filled with laughter and tears. From the very bottom to the highest halls, their fates become ever more entangled in the struggle, while an ultimate mystery quietly looms. Through the shadows of human nature, the wisdom of mutual support, and a world where humor and danger intertwine, the novel reveals the complex truth behind the pursuit of power.
