Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Court unrest places the king in danger. He and loyal ministers hide in an old house surrounded by rumors of haunting and unexplained deaths.

Court Strife Emerges — The kingdom is troubled by conflict within the court. Location: The king's court
The King Goes Into Hiding — The king and loyal ministers hide from the unrest. Location: An old house
The Haunted Old House — The hiding place is rumored to be haunted. Location: An old house
The Tse Death Mystery — The former tenants supposedly died there mysteriously. Location: An old house

The former tenants' son arrives to investigate their mysterious deaths. His search intersects with the king's secret refuge.

A Son Investigates — The former tenants' son travels there to seek the truth. Location: The road to the old house
The Son Reaches the House — The investigation brings the son to the rumored haunted house. Location: An old house
The Revolt Gains Ground — A minister involved in the revolt discovers the king's location. Location: The court

A minister behind the revolt discovers the king's hiding place. He orders a military force to attack and kill the king.

The Hiding Place Is Exposed — The rebel minister learns where the king is concealed. Location: An old house
The Killing Order — The rebel minister sends a military force to kill the king. Location: The rebel forces' headquarters

The mystery is overturned when the former tenants' deaths are exposed as a deception. The couple and their son are connected to the king's cause.

The Army Mobilizes — The military force moves toward the king's hiding place. Location: The road to the old house
The Death Story Is Questioned — The supposed deaths of the former tenants become central to the mystery. Location: An old house
The Staged Deaths Revealed — It is revealed that the former tenants faked their deaths. Location: An old house

The family joins the king and his loyal party. Together they fight the military force sent by the rebels.

The Hidden Couple Appears — The former tenants are shown to be alive and part of the deception. Location: An old house
The Family Joins the King — The couple and their son stand with the king and his party. Location: An old house
The Rebels Attack — The military force attacks the house to eliminate the king. Location: An old house
The Hidden Party Resists — The king's party and the family fight against the rebels. Location: An old house
The Family's Loyalty Confirmed — The family openly supports the king during the struggle. Location: An old house
The Revolt Is Confronted — The defenders face the rebel force in the final conflict. Location: An old house

Story Breakdown

Court Turmoil — Strife within the court creates the political danger surrounding the king.
- Internal Strife — The court is described as being in a time of conflict.
- Threatened Rule — The unrest places the king and his loyal ministers in danger.
Secret Refuge — The king and loyal ministers hide in an old house rumored to be haunted.
- Old House — The house becomes the central refuge and setting.
- Haunting Rumor — The location is associated with supposed mysterious deaths.
Family Mystery — The former tenants' son travels to uncover the truth about his parents.
- Son Arrives — The son reaches the house while seeking answers.
- Deaths Questioned — The supposed deaths become the central mystery.
Rebel Discovery — A minister behind the revolt learns where the king is hiding.
- Location Exposed — The secret refuge is discovered by the rebel side.
- Attack Ordered — A military force is sent to kill the king.
False Death Revealed — The apparent deaths of the former tenants are exposed as a staged deception.
- Couple Survives — The former tenants are revealed to be alive.
- Deception Explained — Their deaths were staged to deceive the public.
United Resistance — The family joins the king's party and faces the rebel military force.
- Family Alliance — The couple and their son stand with the king and his supporters.
- Rebels Confronted — The united defenders fight against the rebels.