A captivating, multi-talented woman and a dashing, heroic prince become entangled in a passionate, heartrending love affair. Lin Xiyu was born into an official family, but after a disastrous turn of events, she was sold by the authorities and ended up as a courtesan in the Prince of Pingbei's household, where she took the stage name Zhen Luo. The Prince of Pingbei falls deeply in love with her. Zhen Luo never forgets her deep bond with her cousin Yun Fei. After repeated attempts to win her over fail, the prince takes her by force. That night, a gold lock reveals that Zhen Luo is the person who once saved his life. The prince tells her that their families had been betrothed. Zhen Luo gradually accepts him, but his mother, Dowager Consort Xiao, seeks an alliance through marriage with Yanhe Commandery. The story takes another dramatic turn, danger lurks at every corner, and Zhen Luo faces even more trials.
The story is full of twists and turns, fresh and original, and never predictable. The writing is clear and sweeping, the language precise and concise, and the story lingers in the mind.
