The Eastern Palace caught fire, and Crown Prince Xiao Heng luckily survived, hiding his identity and lying low for years. The bloody feud of the past burned deep in his heart day and night; he laid out a widespread net, step by step encroaching upon the imperial city's authority. Palace intrigue is treacherous, monarchs and ministers play their game, and when the old emperor falls from the stage, he smashes through all obstacles to ascend the throne. In this game of chess, the moves are made with no regrets; ten years of grudges finally end at this moment.