Lu Zhaoyan, a grassroots young man, struggled to rise up in the disputes over imperial power. From a low-level official to a powerful official in the court, he met a group of partners with different personalities. Every time the danger is saved, clever humor is indispensable, but what is more difficult is to maintain the original intention in the whirlpool of power. There are turmoils in the palace, the officialdom, and the Jianghu. Reform, revenge, and power seeking. Many forces are fighting overtly and covertly, making everyone laugh with tears. In the end, Lu Zhaoyan realized the true meaning of power and overthrew the decadent old system. The characters chose themselves among power, friendship and ideals, resolved life and death with humor, and finally achieved great success.