Years after a devastating imperial decree shattered his life, Sung Sai Kit – now Cheung Tat Ming – has sought refuge in a quiet, impoverished village alongside his wife, Ling Lung, and their son. He's built a fragile peace, hoping to remain hidden from the past that haunts him. But when he unexpectedly intervenes to aid a vulnerable orphan named Choy, his carefully constructed anonymity begins to unravel. Though facing imminent danger, Kit is granted a reprieve – three years of protection courtesy of Prince Kung. This unexpected turn leads to an even more extraordinary role: becoming a trusted advisor to the Emperor himself. Now thrust back into the heart of power, Kit must navigate a treacherous landscape, tackling a string of complex and perilous cases. From confronting the notorious ‘Iron-headed General’ to unraveling the mystery of ‘The Phantom Murderer’ and deciphering ‘A Fatal Spell,’ each investigation tests his skills and threatens to expose secrets better left buried – including his own.