The core positioning of the novel
Themes: ancient world affairs, the ups and downs of the market, family relationships, light tactics, irresponsible golden fingers, realistic tendencies
Tone: gentle and realistic, with heavy fireworks and a mixture of sorrow and joy. It does not describe the ultimate good and evil, but focuses on the struggles and choices of ordinary people in the era, family status, rules, and relationships, and depicts the real life of the Yong Dynasty in the city, countryside, and aristocratic families.
Core theme: There are no shortcuts in the world, and people's hearts are all rivers and lakes. The life of ordinary people is never about personal wins and losses, but ups and downs that are affected by family status, laws, favors, and current circumstances. Only by keeping one's heart upright can one find stability and clarity in the ravine of fireworks.