In the 18th century, Emperor Chien Lung makes a journey into Southern China.

The story about royal intrigue with the ingenious Lord Liu, whose intelligence was envied by the Emperor himself.

Emperor Chien Lung uses disguises to experience life among his subjects.

Emperor Chien Lung, bored with imperial traditions, disguises himself as a commoner to experience a different side of life.

The year is 1756 and the Emperor journeys to Soochow, where he encounters a famous courtesan and gets involved with in all sorts of un-emperor-like activities.