Han Tang, the king of the Dayi Empire, was critically ill. Before his death, he summoned the prime minister to discuss his funeral arrangements.
However, when the emperor died and there was no successor, the hidden danger of turmoil in the country had been laid, and the civil and military people of the dynasty were panicked. Outside, there are the Huta tribes who are eager to cross the border and ignite the war. Inside, Han Tong, the king of the border vassal, colludes with the powerful eunuch Qiu Ji, trying to subvert the government and seize power.
Amid internal and external troubles, Emperor Han Tang had no choice but to reveal a secret concerning the safety of the empire to Prime Minister Li Guozhong. And this secret has become a glimmer of hope to prevent the empire from coming to an end.
At the same time, a beggar far away in Qingyun Town, Bashu, had her life changed drastically.
The story unfolds here. Everything begins with desire and power, and ends up with lust for power. What has not changed from beginning to end is just a clean heart wandering in the world.