The story takes place in a period of great chaos and dynasty changes. Zhao Xiaoyi, a common man in the city, originally just wanted to survive in troubled times, but due to an encounter with the fugitive nobleman Cheng Ruyi, his fate was involved in the competition between various forces. He and his best friend Gou Ergou fled in embarrassment while using humor, wisdom and courage to resolve various crises, during which they gradually formed a strange team. As the story unfolds, Zhao Xiaoyi and Cheng Ruyi gradually fall in love, and Xiaoyi's life ideal also changes from "living an ignoble existence" to "saving a troubled world." The three of them join forces to fight against the careerist Shen Qingyi, and grow up in the choices of power, love and survival. In the end, they revealed the changes in the dynasty and calmed the troubled times. The story uses a relaxed and humorous but fast-paced style to show the complex human nature, feelings of family and country, as well as the tenacity and growth of the little people.
