The grand and prosperous Dayuan, with abundant granaries, enjoys peace and prosperity.

Yet beneath this golden age, barbarian tribes eye the land like tigers, regional warlords grow powerful, and the great edifice is on the verge of collapse.

William Carter, who originally wished to roam the martial world with a carefree smile, embarks on the path of the imperial examinations, riding a donkey into Chang'an.

Thus begins the legendary tale of a minister who serves in court by day, reigns as king in the shadows by night, and single-handedly supports a nation in peril.

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A free-spirited and roguish spymaster, a foul-mouthed, limping thief's apprentice, a penniless yet willful young master of a money house,

a shy and honest Go prodigy, a beautiful and proud princess, a clean and cheerful young assassin...

This martial world, this imperial court, will never be dull!!!