1. Character Introductions
Shen Nianqing: The eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. She is breathtakingly beautiful, exceptionally talented, gentle and kind, with a resilient heart. Drawn into complicated conflicts for her family's sake, she longs for love but is constrained by her family's feuds.
Gu Huaijin: The illegitimate son of the Marquis of Jingyuan's household. Though low in status, he is a skilled fighter, clever and resourceful, steadfast, and deeply devoted. He is determined to escape the constraints of his illegitimate status and prove himself, but his family's enmity leaves him torn when it comes to Shen Nianqing.
Duke Shen: Shen Nianqing's father, a powerful and calculating man who will stop at nothing to protect his family's honor and interests. He regards the Marquis of Jingyuan's household as his sworn enemy.
The Marquis of Jingyuan: Gu Huaijin's father. An upright man, he has long harbored resentment toward Duke Shen over the previous generation's feud, and has paid little attention to Gu Huaijin.
