In the seventeenth year of Yongchang's reign, Shen Yan, a scholar from a poor family, suddenly encountered the mysterious death of his father.
The old case was hastily settled, and doubts were buried layer by layer.
Lost account pages, secret tokens, hidden secrets of the government and the public.
He followed the warning carefully, but it was difficult to suppress the doubts in his heart.
In order to find the truth and clear away his grievances, Shen Yan went to the capital and took the imperial examination.
The capital city is turbulent, and all forces are intertwined.
A commoner scholar, he established himself with calmness and resourcefulness.
Proceed carefully step by step and break the situation at every level.
In the troubled times of the court, explore the dusty secrets,
Protect your true heart and uncover all hidden truths.
