The Great Zhou court is rife with intrigue. Xie Minglan, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, falls from the clouds into the mire when her family is falsely accused. Refusing to accept her fate, she uses the game of Go to carve out a way forward, carefully planning every step until she finally reclaims the heights of power.
Yet when she reaches the top, she discovers that those who once stood beside her have long since become unrecognizable. Between political maneuvering and genuine affection, which matters more?
Theme: Amid the whirlpool of power and emotion, staying true to yourself is the only way to endure.