The story takes place in the fictional "Jiuzhou Dynasty", a kingdom full of aristocratic families, sects, rivers and lakes, and officialdom. Li Xiaotian, a boy from a poor family, got involved in court trouble due to a ridiculous misunderstanding. He used humor and wit to deal with wealthy officials, gangsters, princesses and ladies. The struggle for power gradually escalates, and there are constant jokes - bloody encounters, hidden knives in laughter, emotional entanglements, and political overturns. Under the guidance of his master Cheng, Li Xiaotian counterattacked in his official career, fighting opponents, making allies, and breaking traps, but he was repeatedly betrayed and exploited. In the end, in the whirlpool of power, he learned to manipulate the court, but still did not forget his original intention. The four-volume story unfolds in succession, with ups and downs. The game of power between all parties finally leads to a great change in the whole dynasty. Li Xiaotian becomes the new king amidst laughter and curses. The game of power ends with people's hearts unchanged, leaving a smiling and thoughtful final chapter.
