A novel depicting family disputes and love entanglements in modern cities. The story takes place in Beijing, the capital of China, and tells the story of the power struggle between four long-standing and powerful families - Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li - and the intricate emotional relationships among family members. Zhao Mengqi, the eldest daughter of the Zhao family, is a smart and capable strong woman who holds a pivotal position in both the business world and the family. Qian Haoyu, the heir to the Qian family, is handsome and handsome, but he is burdened with heavy pressure due to the family's expectations. Sun Xiaotong from the Sun family is gentle and pleasant, but has a strong will that is unknown to others. Li Tianyu of the Li family seems to be a cynical playboy, but in fact he has great ambitions. The competition and emotional entanglement between the four people in the mall constitute the main clue of the story.
As the story develops, the conflicts of interest between families gradually intensify, personal love and family responsibilities continue to collide, and everyone is struggling in the whirlpool of power and emotion. The novel shows the inner world of the characters through delicate writing, while also deeply depicting urban life and business competition. "Love in the Imperial City" is not only an urban novel with rich emotions and ups and downs of plot, but also a profound reflection on the living conditions of modern urban family businesses.