In the troubled times filled with war and gunpowder, there is a woman whose beauty captivates the country, but she is doomed to have a bad fate.
Her name is Su Yao. She was originally from a famous family, but due to a sudden war, her family was wiped out. Alone, she was forced to be involved in this troubled world.
On the way to escape, Su Yao met the brave and capable general Zhao Ling. His perseverance and courage moved Su Yao's heart. However, their love is tested in this turbulent era.
The battles of intrigues and entanglements of interests put Su Yao into desperate situations again and again. She was forced to become a pawn of the powerful, and could not help but deal with the various forces.
Faced with the hatred of the country and the family, and the love of her children, how should Su Yao make a choice? Should you stick to your love and live life and death with your beloved, or give up everything for revenge?
In the whirlpool of this troubled world, Su Yao's fate is like a boat, swaying in the wind and rain. And her love has become a poignant and heartbreaking song in this troubled world.