In the third year of Tianqi's reign in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the imperial examination scandal shocked both the government and the public. The chief examiner died suddenly and the candidates disappeared.
In a small border town, Lu Mingyuan, a scholar in his late twenties, lived in a poor family. He was a talented scholar, but he failed in many tests.
The imperial list reopens Enke, and the outcome will be determined within a hundred days. The children of poor families are all willing to risk their lives.
No backing, no assets, only a pen and a heart, the only way to overcome the situation is to strengthen yourself.
He is thoughtful and decisive, vowing to make a comeback in the examination room and find out the truth about the fraud.
A stroke of trembling wind and rain breaks the sky; a journey to Beijing is filled with murderous intent at every step.
There is no golden finger, just rely on talent, knowledge and courage to change your destiny.
The imperial examination is more than just articles, it is also a battle of power, people's hearts and life and death.
See how he uses his mortal body to step onto the heavenly steps, uncover the shady curtain, and aspire to the throne of the court.