The male protagonist unexpectedly arrives in the Ming Dynasty and becomes bound to a mysterious "Family Revival" system. To change his circumstances, he enters the fray through a controversy surrounding the appointment of the Imperial Grandson. With courage and wisdom, he gradually wins the recognition of Empress Ma, Lady Chang, and members of the imperial clan. As one family member after another returns to life, the balance of power within the Ming imperial family quietly shifts. Zhu Yuntong also gradually moves beyond simply wanting to protect himself and his family, turning his attention to the realm as a whole and preparing to usher in an entirely new Ming Dynasty in his own way.