Vance, Peerage Heir of Prince Lin, framed by stepmother Felicity, stripped of title, expelled, hunted. He awakens a bronze mirror for power. Receives Imperial Brocade Guard position, goes to Ping'an County. As Platoon Commander, he purges officials, exterminates bandits, gains loyalty, solves cases. Fending off Qin family schemes, makes achievements, shocking the court. Rises to Imperial Brocade Guard Commander, holding great power. He returns to capital for revenge.