Set in the final years of the Qin dynasty, The Love of Zhuyin in Troubled Times tells the moving love story of Gao Jianli, a hero from humble beginnings, and Lin Wan. Gao Jianli plays the zhu in the streets, catching the attention of Lin Wan, a wealthy young woman. They become kindred spirits, and affection gradually blossoms between them. But their love faces family opposition and the many obstacles of Qin tyranny. Forced to part from Gao Jianli to save him, Lin Wan leaves him to embark on a life of exile, enduring hardship in the struggle against Qin. Though they suffer the pain of longing amid the chaos, they remain faithful to their secret vow. At last, as war against Qin rages, they bravely resist and face life and death together. When the Qin dynasty falls, they are finally able to retreat from the world, their love becoming a legend of troubled times.
