In the fictional Yan Dynasty, Li Qiushui, a low-level official, pursues power and profit, gets involved in court struggles, and is involved in intricate wars between aristocratic forces, royal interests, and the market class. He formed an alliance and fought with Gu Xinghe and Zhao Qingluan, and clashed head-on with the powerful Lu Boya. Under attack from multiple parties, he used humor and wisdom to resolve the crisis. The story unfolds in three volumes, describing the rise, mid-term layout, and final game respectively. In the end, after going through many twists and turns, Li Qiushui not only achieved personal redemption, but also revealed the nature of power, causing laughter inside and outside the city - the ambition fell into laughter.
