In the first-person diary of Nie Huaisang, it records the view of his elder brother Nie Mingjue in the eyes of the second son of the Nie family in Qinghe. It describes the hot brotherhood of the five major families in the troubled times. The brother wielded a knife to cut off all criticism for him and protected him. It restores the character of the Nie family and the gentle past hidden behind "one question and three ignorance" and the 16-year chess game after his brother's death.
Purpose: From the perspective of a small character, depict the bond of family dependence and the character of the sect in troubled times, show the power of the elder brother's protection, and the growth and tolerance of the protected person over the years.