Young master of Chang Lin manor and Vice General of the Chang Lin army Xiao Ping Zhang is tasked with protecting the northern border from neighbouring Da Yu but suffers heavy losses from the attacks and lack of supplies. His adoptive father Xiao Ting Sheng—who is the adopted son of Xiao Jing Yan—persuades the current emperor of Liang, Xiao Jing Yan's son, to send reinforcements to aid Ping Zhang. The court ministers fear the strong relationship between the emperor and Ting Sheng. Meanwhile, Pin Zhang's younger brother Xiao Ping Jing is studying martial arts at Lang Ya pavilion. After hearing of the dire situation at the northern border, Ping Jing hurries to his brother's side. (Source: MyDramaList)