In the sixteenth year of Yuanhe, the emperor of Yan was gravely ill. The court was in chaos, and corrupt factions held power. Acting on the late emperor's wishes, Imperial Preceptor Yi Hangyuan sets out to stabilize the Fu dynasty. He seeks out capable men who have been demoted and supports the crown prince, Fu Cheng.
That same year, Grand Tutor Yue Zixi enters the court for the first time, and finds every step an uphill struggle.
Theme: No rainbow without a storm
