In Imperial China during the Ming Dynasty, a young scholar from a humble background must confront his corrupt, long-lost father, a powerful official, in order to achieve his dream of passing the imperial examinations and bringing about positive change in the imperial court.
Protagonist: A young scholar from a humble background who dreams of passing the imperial examinations and becoming a government official; Antagonist: A corrupt official who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and influence in the court.
The protagonist's journey to the capital to take the imperial examinations, where he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the corrupt official.
After facing numerous challenges and obstacles, the protagonist finally confronts the corrupt official during the imperial examinations. With courage and determination, he exposes the official's corruption and wins the support of the Emperor. As a result, the protagonist not only passes the examinations but also becomes a respected government official, bringing about positive change in the imperial court.
Twist: The corrupt official is revealed to be the protagonist's long-lost father, leading to a moral dilemma as the protagonist must choose between justice and family loyalty.