During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Zhao family—comprising Zhao Buyou, his wife Wen Yue, and their three children—lives in Bianliang's Que'er Alley. Zhao Buyou, a lowly clerk, seeks a simple life, while Wen Yue is focused on improving their living conditions. Despite frequent disagreements, the family remains close. An unexpected event thrusts them into a significant case, leading them on a journey of personal growth and discovery, while uncovering deeper truths and protecting their community.

During the chaotic period towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Prince of Liang usurped power and secretly eliminated the heir to the throne. Tian Anye, a humble charcoal seller, unintentionally gets entangled in this conspiracy. In a series of intense battles where allies and enemies become blurred, the secrets hidden within Tian Anye and the truth behind the sacrifice of the people in Liang City are unveiled. In the end, Tian Anye fights against the imperial soldiers, saving a mother and child and escaping from the city of Chang'an.