Renowned director Jiang Qin carefully orchestrates a large-scale, immersive time-travel murder mystery game to make her daughter, Jiang Wanyue, see her boyfriend Wang Jingming for who he really is. Jiang Wanyue and Wang Jingming are both transported to ancient times, while Jiang Qin takes on the role of chief director, leading a group of top actors through scenarios involving the imperial examinations, currying favor with powerful figures, and court power struggles. Step by step, they lure Wang Jingming into revealing his greedy and selfish nature. In this ancient drama where reality and fiction are impossible to distinguish, Jiang Wanyue finally comes to her senses. Mother and daughter join forces to expose the scumbag's disguise.