The story takes place in an imaginary ancient dynasty called the Kingdom of Tiansheng. The heroine, Ye Wanyin, is the second legitimate daughter of the Ye family. Her mother is Lady Ye, and her father is Marquis Ye. Ye Wanyin is timid by nature and therefore not favored by her father, but she possesses breathtaking beauty.
The hero, Fu Lingchuan, is a regent whose power reaches across the court. He holds a high position, has an unpredictable temperament, and is shrewd in political struggles.
The novel tells the love story of these two as they come to know and cherish each other.
