In the early years of the Republic of China, Su Li, later Su Yao, was born in poverty and had low self-esteem and weak character. In a difficult life, she suffered a lot and was disliked for her poor embroidery skills. However, faced with many difficulties in life and inner confusion, Su Li did not give up. An accidental incident of catching a thief made her determined to change her destiny. From then on, she embarked on a counterattack path full of challenges and growth, gradually transforming from a poor girl with low self-esteem into a strong and independent revolutionary woman, writing her own legendary life. In the process, she experienced the love and hatred of polyamory, secret love, and love triangle, and at the same time witnessed the changes of that era.