Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Shandong talent Liu Yong is knowledgeable, as he was born to be hunchback, so he is called Liu Luoguo. This year, it coincided with the triennial examination of the imperial court, Liu Luoguo went to Beijing to catch up with the exam, and near the capital, he played a game of chess with a young son. Liu Luoguo's wisdom and appearance left a deep impression on the other party, this beautiful son turned out to be the current emperor Qianlong.