In this world, imperial authority reigns supreme.
A five-tier household registration system weaves an all-encompassing net.
The imperial family sits above the net, and all living beings below it.
Xu Chong transmigrates into the body of a lowly scholar in a small county town.
To seek spiritual energy, he takes over his corrupt father's position and enters the county yamen. From there, things quickly spiral out of control.
The common people: "Lord Xu is nothing like his father. He's a righteous official!"
The officials: "Your Majesty, Xu is a traitor with hidden designs. He must not be spared!"
The emperor: "Lord Xu is my right-hand man. If any of you dare frame him again, you'll be executed without exception!"
The rebels: "Boss, just give the word, and we'll overthrow the tyrant Baoqing at once!"
Xu Chong: "Believe it or not, I'm really just an ordinary, corrupt official..."
