Chu Yao, a daughter of a wealthy family, lost her mother when she was young. She was ignored and made things difficult for her in the Chu family. At the family banquet, her cousin Chu Ling showed all her malice, soiling her dress, cutting off her spare dress, and hiding her jewelry. However, Chu Yao did not flinch and attended the banquet with her strong will.
Business tycoon Ning Yuan fell in love with Chu Yao at first sight at the banquet, but his domineering behavior aroused Chu Yao's resentment. Afterwards, in order to prove herself, Chu Yao joined the family business and handled the affairs of the silk and satin shop in the south of the city, but found out that Chu Ling might be behind it.
Ning Yuan's business empire also suffered heavy losses. It was suppressed by Liu Fushang and various forces, and faced the dilemma of broken capital chain and widespread rumors. He tried to cooperate with the Chu family, but it was difficult. There were different opinions within the Chu family. When Chu Yao was inspecting Ning Yuan's business, she encountered accidents one after another, and her trust in him gradually collapsed.
However, as the story progresses, they gradually realize that there are many misunderstandings between them and there are hidden conspiracies behind them. How will Chu Yao and Ning Yuan deal with family disputes, business crises and emotional entanglements? Can they resolve their misunderstandings, work together to fight against their enemies, and find their own happiness in this challenging world? The plot of the novel is ups and downs, full of love and hatred, showing the complexity and cruelty of ancient aristocratic life, as well as the struggle and choices of human nature in the face of interests and emotions.