The movie is set during the long reign of the Jiajang Emperor (reigned 1521-1567) of the Ming Dynasty. Li Xin is arrested at his home for the murder of a late-Jiajang period Ming Dynasty official. He is captured after resisting and fighting two-on-one. He will escape prison motivated to find the truth.
Zhao Chongren had been transferring money for Yan Song. He handled the silver Yan Song had embezzled. Now the court is going to purge Yan Song and his followers. Mr. Wu has the account book containing evidence of bribes officials paid Yan Song. Mr. Wu wants his young daughter to take the account book to the capital and deliver it in person to Mr. Sima.
Zhao Chongren had been transferring money for Yan Song. He handled the silver Yan Song had embezzled. Now the court is going to purge Yan Song and his followers. Mr. Wu has the account book containing evidence of bribes officials paid Yan Song. Mr. Wu wants his young daughter to take the account book to the capital and deliver it in person to Mr. Sima.
