In the seventh year of Yong'an under the Great Jing Dynasty, the court is rife with shifting currents and hidden dangers. The emperor and empress keep each other in check, the vassal princes' influence stirs beneath the surface, and the officials each align themselves with different factions. The capital appears prosperous and flourishing, but beneath the surface lie power struggles, deadly schemes, and secrets behind wrongful convictions.
Theme: This story is about those who dwell in darkness yearning for the light, and those who live in the light defending justice. Even amid the turmoil of a troubled age and the dangers that lie ahead, kindness and steadfastness will ultimately dispel the gloom, offering hope that "the long night will end and the sun will rise." It explores the twin themes of fated bonds and justice for family and country.
