The story takes place in the capital of the Six Dynasties, where power gathers and turmoil abounds. Gu Qianfan, a talented man from a poor family, rose into power with his own wisdom. He met Chu Yulan, the daughter of a powerful minister, and parted ways with his younger brother Du Mingge on the road to power. He also got into a series of games with the prince Xue Yunqi and the old powerful minister Lu Ziheng. From a "transfer student from a poor family" to a powerful figure in the court, Gu Qianfan gradually grew up amidst overt and covert struggles and machinations. Power brings changes and breeds rifts: in the process of pursuing power, friendship, love, ideals, and even one's own bottom line are constantly challenged. Several major power camps compete with each other, the situation in the court is turbulent, and the humor is mixed with cruel reality. In the end, after experiencing countless struggles and choices, Gu Qianfan understood the true meaning of power through gains and losses, and also moved towards new choices...
