During the late Three Kingdoms period, Liu Shan, the emperor of Shu Han, was incompetent and weak-willed. The eunuch Huang Hao seized absolute power, often colluding with Chen Zhi.

Shi Kuang, the Secretary, was a loyal and astute official who understood the art of compromise. He believed that one must endure minor grievances and temporary setbacks to achieve greater things in the future.

After the fall of Shu Han, Liu Shan was escorted to Luoyang. Many officials abandoned him, but Shi Kuang, demonstrating profound loyalty, chose to leave his wife and children to accompany Liu Shan alone into exile, embodying the spirit of 'enduring a little to gain a lot' through his steadfast devotion.