In the troubled times of Dajing, aristocratic families formed cliques and traitors were in power, powerful enemies were watching from outside, and wars continued. There were even remnants of the previous dynasty hiding in the dark, hoping to take advantage of the troubled times for restoration. Xiao Jingyuan, the eldest son of Duke Cheng, used fake death as a chess piece and loyalty as a blade. He joined forces with the prince to clear the fog of the court, resist foreign aggression, and protect the country.
Xiao Mo, the substitute, bears the blood feud of the previous dynasty and is obsessed with "restoring the dynasty and bringing peace to the people." However, after witnessing the prosperous times when the people of Dajing live and work in peace and contentment, he finally realizes the true meaning - the prosperity of the country has nothing to do with the name of the country, and peace and happiness are the foundation. When the power plot comes to an end, the obsession dissipates, the shadow of Xiao Qiang fades away, and the smoke of war dissipates, what is left is the eternal strength of the country, the aspiration of the people, and the ultimate answer to loyalty and destiny for two generations.
