After taking two red pills, Emperor Taichang miraculously survives. However, it seems he has gone mad! He ruthlessly eliminates the late Emperor's most beloved concubine, Zheng Guifei, and confiscates the property of Prince Fu. He teaches the crown prince about cannons and firearms. He teaches Prince Xin how to do business and open banks to make money. He frequently embarks on military campaigns and makes incognito visits. He even attempts to impose taxes on scholars, nobles, and imperial relatives. Taichang simply wants to say: "I'm not mad; you are!"