In the bustling capital, Shen Muxi, eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, is talented, bold, and steadfast, and has been cherished by her entire family since childhood. The young general Mu Changfeng, heir to Prince Ding, grew up alongside Shen Muxi. Dashing and accomplished in both letters and arms, he also has a touch of pride. Their affection quietly blossoms over the years, but the Crown Prince’s admiration and palace rumors stir up trouble.
Shen Muxi’s brother, Shen Yichen, is a young general who spent five years honing his skills on the border. After returning, he rekindles his relationship with Princess Zhao Yarou, whom he once rescued. Yet palace intrigues make their path to love a difficult one. The gentle and refined Crown Prince, Zhao Xuan, enters into a marriage with Lin Wanqing, the Crown Princess from a scholarly family, and they fall in love after marriage. Despite the Second Prince’s schemes, their bond only grows stronger.
Within the palace, the Noble Consort’s powerful clan stands as an equal to the Empress, while rival factions plot and clash in the shadows. The ambitious Second Prince, Zhao Yu, schemes to usurp the throne and repeatedly frames the Crown Prince and Mu Changfeng. Amid this tangled struggle, will these couples’ love withstand the trials ahead? How will they protect one another and find happiness amid the whirlpool of power and intrigue?
A legendary tale of family, power, and love now begins.
