Tao Mo, an illiterate man, buys a mayoral position, aspiring to prevent injustices such as the unjust death of his father. As the righteous mayor of Danyan City, he is mystically attracted to the enigmatic lawyer Gu She.

Tao Mo, an illiterate young man, becomes mayor of Danyan City after buying the post. His only ambition: to become a respectable magistrate to prevent other tragedies such as the wrongful death of his father. As he strives to carry out his duties fairly, he inexplicably feels drawn to the enigmatic lawyer Gu She.