Li Wu comes from a lowly background but due to a misunderstanding, becomes a member of the Imperial Secret Police known as the Embroidered Uniform Guards. On the outside, he appears to be selfish and well-spoken, but deep down he’s honest and treasures brotherhood.
Set in the 1940s, former lovers Zuo Shuangtao and Chen Jiaping unexpectedly reunite and rekindle their love in a sea of spies as they pursue the same goals.
Police officer Pang Hongmei amid the many obstacles created by U.S. and Jiang spy agents, rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist who returned from the United States from the enemy spy. She accompanied Ji Danyang to Lumen City to participate in the "Water Drop Project".
A story set during the Chinese Civil War follows a Kuomintang officer in charge of reviewing red propaganda materials who switches sides after being inspired by the beliefs of the Communist party.
During a period when ancient China was divided by three regimes and the flames of war were ablaze, two "insignificant" people demonstrated brilliant feats of heroism in a war amongst spies.