Chen, a pariah, abandoned an imperial edict and ascended the throne as emperor. The whole court was in an uproar. The powerful ministers wanted to overthrow the emperor, and the old generals were unconvinced. Behind him are Zhao Wujiu, the bodyguard commander who hides the secret of the imperial edict, Su Jiuniang, a medical girl who possesses forbidden skills but seeks redress, and Liu Rumei, a noble concubine who appears to be submissive but is actually looking for an opportunity to restore her family. When the war drums at the border are ringing and old grudges surface, how will this former slave emperor tear apart the lies of destiny with his own body?
