He requested to stay in Capital City to study and take the imperial examination. Becoming a court official, he came to know and befriend the Eight Prince, and became closely acquainted with the scions of Power in the city.
Later, Marquis Pingnan and Mrs. Zhang had another son.
Due to the years of separation, the affection of Marquis Pingnan and his wife for their eldest son gradually faded, and instead, they doted on the young legitimate second son.
Next, the female lead made her debut, as Feng Yanting defied his parents' opposition and pleaded with Emperor Chengtai to grant a marriage, thus he married the female lead, who came from the common people.
Of course, this part marks the beginning of the main story.
The subsequent plot was a struggle between brothers, fathers and sons, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and officials and sovereigns.
There were house fights, schemes for power, betrayals, and passionate struggles.
