Mu Jin is the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, yet she yearns for freedom. She dares to love and hate, and is resourceful and clever. After witnessing her family's rise and fall, she remains kind and forgiving. Gu Qingyu is an unfavored prince, brave and full of stratagems. At first, all he wants is to assist the Crown Prince and keep the realm at peace. But circumstances force him to take part in the struggle for the throne. Mu Jin and Gu Qingyu start out at odds, but gradually fall in love. They support and comfort each other as they pursue their great ambitions.