Shen Yan, a master of ancient Chinese, was born in the second year of Yongle and became a child of the poor Shen family. Coming from a family that is partial and harsh, he hides his talent and is astounded by his knowledge in his previous life and his early wisdom. With the enlightenment of his grandfather and the strong support of the Su family, he embarks on the road to the imperial examination as a child prodigy. Fighting against evil relatives, Zhengmen court, becoming an official from literature, using inkstone as a front, in the magnificent and prosperous era of Yongle, from a commoner's humble family, step by step to establish the country, protect the relatives, and finally become a famous minister.