Dayong has been in existence for a hundred and thirty years, but the foundation has long been decayed under the shell of the prosperous age. The imperial power was in decline, and the Xie family, a relative, controlled the harem and the military power in the capital. The noble clans were intertwined and monopolized official careers. The princes in the vassal towns were self-respecting and harbored disloyal intentions. Party strife in the court had lasted for more than ten years, and undercurrents were surging between the government and the opposition.
The late emperor died suddenly, and the cause of his death was unknown, leaving behind many secret old cases. The new emperor, Xiao Heng, was only twenty-three years old. He ascended the throne as a young man. He seemed weak, taciturn and indecisive. He was often controlled by his relatives and senior ministers. He was like a puppet. Everyone thought he was unfit to be king and could be manipulated by others.
In the court, a powerful official in white, Su Huaijin, appeared out of thin air. Bu Yi entered the court three years ago and shocked the government and the public with a piece of policy. Within half a year he was promoted to the central government, where he was worshiped as the Censor Zhongcheng. He had the power to supervise hundreds of officials and give advice and refutations. He was able to advance and retreat calmly and unpredictable. Rumor has it that Su Huaijin, who has no family background or clique to rely on, but has been able to rise to the top, must have secretly taken refuge with his relative, the Xie family, and was a new noble in the court and a confidant of sycophants...
Purpose: Hatred must not overwhelm the common people. The counselors put down their obsession to overturn the country and prove that justice does not mean destruction;