A modern person, Lu Yuan, soul-travels into the Great Jing dynasty as a low-ranking seventh-grade official, binding the Chief Councilor System. As long as he dies heroically in the line of duty without implicating others, he can return to modern times. To return home as quickly as possible, Lu Yuan deliberately picks dangerous and difficult situations, rushing forward and single-mindedly seeking to sacrifice himself. Yet everyone misunderstands him, treating his attempts to seek death as loyal and courageous strategies to brave risks for the country. His subordinates risk their lives to protect him, and his opponents are awed by him. The iron-blooded Empress Xiao Minghuang values him greatly and protects him with all her might. Lu Yuan, who desperately wants to resign, is forced to be pushed into the position of Chief Councilor and even becomes the empress's imperial husband, crying out that he only wants to go home.