In the thirteenth year of Chengsui, the emperor sought the elixir arts to prolong his life and forcibly summoned the successor of the Divine Physician Valley to the capital. Two rumors circulated in secret: the mysterious "Order Bearer," who had stirred up the martial world, had appeared once more, with the palace as its target; and the emperor's health was worsening by the day, making the struggle for the throne increasingly fierce. The current valley master of Divine Physician Valley arrived in the capital with Lan Cao, a servant he had picked up, and settled into this place of turmoil. But he became intrigued by the unusual Seventh Prince. After learning his secret, what would he choose? Leave as soon as possible, or stay for the sake of one person?
In the thirteenth year of Chengsui, the emperor sought the elixir arts to prolong his life, and temporarily entrusted the administration of state affairs to the Right Chancellor. When the princes learned that Emperor Yuan was unwell, undercurrents began to stir. The dark side of the transfer of power started to emerge, factional officials grew more active, and princes began to die amid the struggles. At the start of the Right Chancellor's regency, Emperor Yuan ordered Gu Lian, the current valley master of Divine Physician Valley, to set out for Yuan Capital as soon as he received the message. He was not to refuse. Speculation erupted, and the whole realm was in an uproar...
Theme: Can those who have fallen into darkness still reach out and touch the light?
