Zhou Yunze is cruelly set up by the emperor and sent to Youzhou on official business, as well as to meet the candidates for the title of Commandery Princess. Just as he's filled with resentment, he meets a rather amusing young woman. He prides himself on his chess skills, yet she outplays him on the board time and again. Her talent for portraiture is astonishing: with just a few glances, she can capture someone's essence with uncanny accuracy. She even helps him follow the trail and uncover remnants of the previous dynasty, earning great merit! When he discovers that she's the Sixth Young Lady of the Duke of Dingguo's household, the very woman he was meant to meet, he's so delighted he could fly. But before they can marry, he must first clear away a few obstacles for her. As a child, she overheard a great secret, and now assassins are after her. Her life is in danger...
