Gu Moran used his imperial marriages, Xie Wanqing’s victory over Ye Qingyun, and Dragon Abyss Martial Arts School to strengthen his position and influence those around him. As Chu Tianxing entered the story, dangerous longevity pills and Eunuch Zhang’s possible connection to an old case tied Gu Moran’s origins to a growing palace threat.
Gu Moran uncovered court conspiracies, protected his household, and prepared to leave the capital for Yi Prefecture. The volume ended with him and his six wives traveling south by boat as he grew closer to Shen Ling'er.
Gu Moran transformed Yi Prefecture through new businesses, waterworks, roads, sanitation, and courier services while countering local sabotage and foreign threats. As he secretly prepared to summon the Liu Clan Army, court succession tensions erupted when Gu Moyuan struck Gu Nianli at the year-end banquet.
Gu Moran strengthened Yi Prefecture while uncovering schemes around Tiedan, Yang Tie, and Meng Jiuning, and he prepared to aid allies as threats mounted. The volume leaves Yan soldiers trapped at Bronze Gorge and Pu Yunshan determined to win military merit.
Gu Moran strengthened his position, prepared for war against Wa, and secured control of Anyang as the conflict spread across Goryeo. The volume ended with Kim Seon-a agreeing to let him direct Goryeo’s forces against Wa in exchange for aid and access to Incheon’s port.
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