Shen Shixi entered the palace to investigate his sister's death. By introducing high-yield potatoes and working with Xu Murong, he exposed the schemes of Empress Pei's family. He improved military rations, successfully defended the Yanmen Pass, and was poisoned by Consort Rong in an attempt to secure her own position as Empress. Ultimately, he cleared his sister's name, established an agricultural academy, and spent his life with Li Yuankui.

Synopsis

Shen Shixi entered the palace to investigate the circumstances surrounding his sister's death. He utilized high-yield potatoes and, with the help of Xu Murong, exposed a conspiracy orchestrated by the Empress Dowager Pei's family. He also improved military provisions and successfully defended Yanmen Pass. After being poisoned and subsequently rescued by Empress Rong, he finally cleared his sister's name and established an agricultural school, ultimately spending his life with Li Yuanke.