The Great Yong dynasty has stood for more than three hundred years. Its power has waned, the court is burdened with too many officials, and unrest simmers in the provinces. Lingchuan Prefecture lies at a vital hub for waterways and land routes in Jiangnan. Commerce flourishes, literary culture thrives, pleasure houses abound, and talented men and beautiful women gather there. The jianghu and the imperial court intertwine. It appears to be a peaceful golden age, but danger lurks everywhere. The protagonist transmigrates into this world, hoping to become an idle wastrel in a prestigious family, living off its wealth until he dies. But by a twist of fate, he is drawn into a murder case and a power struggle between rival factions.
