Set in during the turbulent era of the late Tang and early Song dynasties, the imperial court is too occupied with political unrest to govern local regions effectively. Wang Huaian, a former brutal bandit, bribes his way into power and becomes the magistrate of Fongwo Village. He exploits the national currency reform by abolishing iron coins and extorting villagers, creating a severe currency shortage, seizing property, and forcing young men into military service. Ling, an orphan adopted by her foster mother, who was once a respected martial arts hall leader, lives a simple life make woodcarvings with her family. When her brother is cruelly conscripted and goes missing, her foster mother collapses from overwhelming grief and illness… (All images are AI-generated.)
故事背景設定於動盪不安的唐末宋初，朝廷深陷政治鬥爭的泥潭，無力管轄地方。昔日的惡盜王懷安，透過行賄謀得官職，當上了鳳窩村的地方官。他藉朝廷改革幣制、廢除鐵錢之機，向村民橫徵暴斂，導致當地錢糧嚴重短缺；還巧取豪奪百，強徵青壯男子入伍。孤女靈兒由養母撫養長大。養母從前是聲望頗高的武館館主，母女二人平日以賣木雕為生，日子清貧卻平靜。靈兒的兄長強徵入伍後下落不明，養母悲慟過度，一病不起。為救治養母，靈兒憑著輕功與靈敏的聽力，潛入貪官宅邸竊取藥費。縱使自身命運淒苦，她仍時常將得來的錢財分給其他貧苦鄉民。(圖片均用AI製作)