Zhou Xingyun, a descendant of a declining noble clan, originally planned to live a mediocre life, but unexpectedly got involved in the treacherous whirlpool of power. With the unintentional help of his old friend Feng Qingshan, and the talented woman Xu Shuangning he met by chance, Zhou Xingyun was forced to battle wits and courage, dealing with the new emperor, powerful ministers and various forces. From chess pieces to chess players, he witnessed countless political jokes and the good and evil of human nature. In the ruthless and absurd game, he used humor and wisdom to tear apart the illusion of power. Finally, after a huge gamble of life and death, he reshaped the central structure and realized the human feelings and loneliness behind power.
