While giving free medical consultations on the street, Su Yao happens upon Xiao Yichen, who is traveling incognito. He is disguised as an ordinary citizen to investigate an outbreak of disease among the people. He witnesses Su Yao risk her own safety to treat a seriously ill old man, and is moved by her kindness and remarkable medical skills. Su Yao, too, is left with a lasting impression of this extraordinary young gentleman.
Getting to know each other: Afterward, Xiao Yichen repeatedly finds excuses to meet Su Yao, and as they spend time together, they gradually come to understand each other better. Su Yao tells Xiao Yichen about her medical principles and her experiences treating patients, while he shares with her the political situation at court and the hardships faced by ordinary people. Along the way, they discover that they both care deeply about their country and its people, and their feelings quietly grow stronger...
