The imperial court of the Great Ming is a treacherous world of shifting alliances and hidden schemes. Lin Mo possesses an extraordinarily long lifespan, yet he dares not reveal this unusual blessing. Conflicts rage both inside and outside the court, and danger lurks at every turn. Keeping a low profile and concealing his abilities, he has no desire for fame or prestige. Instead, he relies on his intelligence to overcome one crisis after another. Caught between competing powers, he patiently bides his time, seeking a way to survive in the narrow gaps between factions while witnessing the rise and passage of the dynasty's years.