A wrongfully accused scholar, Gu Pingyuan, becomes a fugitive and uses his intelligence to build a commercial empire. Starting as a merchant, he establishes himself in various industries, clashes with different merchant groups, and ultimately aims to save the nation's economy, showcasing a generation of merchants who served their country through commerce.
1 season · 40 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Nov 25, 202545 min
In 19th-century Ningguta, convict Gu Pingyuan investigates a stolen ginseng doll after a deadly village feud erupts. Amid icy showdowns and tense negotiations, he meets the curious Chang Yuer.
S1 E2Episode 2
Nov 25, 202545 min
Gu Pingyuan consolidates support among reform-minded allies but discovers a hidden network of opponents plotting against him. Tensions rise as court factions maneuver behind the scenes, threatening his plans.
S1 E3Episode 3
Nov 25, 202545 min
After surviving a fall, Gu Pingyuan is rescued by Chang Si. He learns Xu Guandai has been exposed and punished, while he recovers under the care of Chang Yuer, whose admiration for him grows.
S1 E4Episode 4
Nov 25, 202545 min
Gu Pingyuan helps the Chang family outsmart Wang Tiangui and his enforcers, uncovering a business loophole and buying time to solve their debt crisis.
S1 E5Episode 5
Nov 26, 202545 min
On the treacherous journey across the grasslands, Gu Pingyuan and Chang Yuer survive a swamp accident, deepening their bond. Gu Pingyuan confronts Han Long’s duplicity, while the duo ventures through a battlefield, risking everything to del
S1 E6Episode 6
Nov 26, 202545 min
Chang Yuer saves the day by eliminating a threat to the local Khan. Gu Pingyuan collapses from exhaustion, awakening to a chaotic but relieved reunion with the Changs.
