The year is 1382, the 15th year of the Hongwu Emperor's reign. The protagonist is reborn as Zhu Xiongying, the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and the eldest son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. He witnesses a time of heroes, turmoil, and poignant songs. He also protects many famous ministers throughout history, including Li Shanchang, Xu Da, and Lan Yu.