Li Mu, after passing the imperial exam, faces a dangerous political game as he is set to be appointed under the treasury of Adam Allen, a known adversary. With the Prime Minister's support, Li Mu audaciously aims for the fifth-rank Grain Supervisor position, directly challenging Adam Allen's ambitions and setting the stage for a high-stakes power play.Will Li Mu succeed in securing the Grain Supervisor position against all odds?

In the imperial court, Chancellor recommends Liu Shan for the Imperial Guards' leadership, while the Crown Prince pushes for Wu Lianshan's promotion to Grain Supervisor. Li Mu boldly opposes Wu's appointment due to his corrupt actions during the exam, leading to tension and a heated exchange in front of the Emperor.Will Li Mu's bold opposition to Wu Lianshan's promotion lead to his downfall or earn him the Emperor's favor?

Li Mu navigates the political intrigue surrounding the appointment of the Minister of Revenue, revealing the Emperor's distrust of the Crown Prince's growing influence and setting the stage for a confrontation at Wu Lianshan's banquet.Will Li Mu's bold move at the banquet shift the balance of power in the court?

Lord Wu celebrates his promotion to the fifth rank in the Grain Supervision Office, a lucrative position recommended by the Crown Prince, while tensions rise as Li Mu, who previously obstructed Wu's promotion, crashes the banquet and challenges Wu's authority.Will Li Mu's bold confrontation at the banquet escalate into a deadly feud with the Wu family?

Jacob Walker confronts the Wu family, revealing their disgrace and asserting his newfound power as the newly appointed fifth rank Minister of Revenue, turning the tables on his former oppressors.Will Jacob Walker's rise to power lead to the downfall of the Wu family?

Jacob Walker, a newcomer, boldly claims to be the newly appointed fifth-rank Minister of Revenue, sparking disbelief and ridicule from Adam Allen. A high-stakes bet is made, with Jacob risking his life and family's dignity against Adam's silver. The tension escalates with the arrival of a royal decree, leaving everyone in suspense about whom it truly honors.Will the decree confirm Jacob's claim and turn the tables on Adam, or will it expose Jacob's bold assertion as a fatal mistake?

Jacob Walker, a newly appointed scholar, unexpectedly receives an imperial decree appointing him as a Fifth-Rank Grain Supervisor, bypassing traditional ranks. His sudden rise sparks disbelief and suspicion, especially from Adam Allen, who disrespects the decree and is humiliated when Princess Natalie intervenes. The episode ends with intrigue as Prince Alexander notes Jacob's rapid ascent, hinting at future power struggles.Will Jacob's sudden elevation draw him into deeper conflicts within the royal court?

In this episode, tensions rise as Jacob Walker's loyalty becomes a point of contention among the royals. The Fifth Prince, initially seen as insignificant, is approached by Jacob with a mysterious gift—a white hat—hinting at a possible power shift and rebellion against the Crown Prince.Will the Fifth Prince accept Jacob's daring proposal and challenge the Crown Prince's impending rule?

Li Mu confronts the fifth prince, revealing the Empress's murder by the Queen and the prince's neglected status, persuading him to ally against the ruthless Crown Prince to prevent chaos in Great Xia. Li Mu strategizes to exploit the Crown Prince's negligence to topple him from power.Will Li Mu's plan to bring down the Crown Prince succeed, or will it backfire spectacularly?

Jacob Walker is appointed to guard the treasury, but the Crown Prince plots to have it raided by posing as peasants, intending to frame Jacob and eliminate him. Li Mu, however, anticipates this and plans a countermove to expose the Crown Prince's scheme by allowing the raid to happen, ensuring a high-profile hostage is taken to turn the tables.Who will be the high-profile hostage that Li Mu plans to use against the Crown Prince?

Li Mu presents an expensive Dragon Pearl to the Emperor, risking his new position as an honest official, but reveals the money came from the Emperor himself, leading to a tense confrontation.Will the Emperor believe Li Mu's explanation and what consequences will this bold move bring?

Li Mu, as the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, discovers discrepancies in the pay of the Imperial Guards, revealing a potential embezzlement scheme. The Emperor, accompanied by Wu Feng in disguise, investigates the treasury, but the culprits seem to have covered their tracks. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince's involvement hints at deeper political machinations.Will Li Mu and the Emperor uncover the truth behind the treasury scandal?

Li Mu and his allies devise a plan to expose Jacob Walker's crimes by allowing him to be beaten before presenting him to the Emperor, revealing a larger conspiracy involving the looting of military funds and pointing fingers at the real culprits behind the treasury's losses.Who is the mastermind behind the military funds looting and the treasury's losses?

Jacob Walker is accused of allowing disaster victims to rob the treasury, but he reveals that it was a scheme by the prince to cover up embezzlement. The prince, in a power struggle, tries to coerce Jacob and others to denounce him, but they refuse, leading to a tense confrontation.Will Jacob and his allies survive the prince's wrath and reveal the truth to the Emperor?

The Crown Prince is accused of treason and arrested by the Emperor, with Jacob Walker being promoted for his role in uncovering the plot. Meanwhile, Li Mu is instructed to take charge of the Imperial Guard, and a strategic decision is made to protect the fallen Crown Prince rather than further undermine him.Will protecting the Crown Prince backfire or become a strategic masterstroke in the power struggle?

The Emperor rewards the fifth prince and Li Mu for their investigation into the Crown Prince's crimes, but it's revealed the Emperor intends to protect the Crown Prince despite his offenses. Li Mu and the prince discuss the political implications and decide not to let the Crown Prince escape justice, hinting at a larger plan to expose his crimes.What is Li Mu's plan to ensure the Crown Prince faces justice despite the Emperor's protection?

Jacob Walker proposes an unconventional plan to bring down the Crown Prince by pleading for his mercy, while the court debates his severe crimes and potential punishment, revealing the deep power struggles within the royal family.Will the Crown Prince's fate be sealed by his crimes or will Jacob Walker's unexpected strategy change everything?

The Crown Prince is spared harsh punishment by the Emperor after his misdeeds, but is given a daunting task to redeem himself by covering a massive five million taels deficit in the national treasury within two months, or face demotion to commoner status.Will the Crown Prince manage to cover the deficit and secure his position, or will his failure lead to his downfall?

The Crown Prince is under immense pressure to raise 500,000 taels of silver within two months to cover his losses, facing potential demotion if he fails, while suspicions arise about Jacob Walker's intentions.Will the Crown Prince succeed in raising the money, or will Jacob Walker's unexpected support lead to unforeseen consequences?

The Crown Prince stakes his reputation and future on collecting five million taels from Jiangnan's salt and tea taxes to regain the Emperor's favor, but his enemies plot to turn his success into his downfall.Will the Crown Prince's silver carriage reach the capital, or will his enemies' plans bring his downfall?