In the prosperous Great Chu Dynasty, the imperial family commands solemn respect, while aristocratic clans wield immense power. Beneath the seemingly tranquil court and countryside, rival factions quietly vie with one another, setting the stage for conflict over power and profit.
The main characters
- Su Yao: The legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis's household. In her previous life, she was innocent and kind, but her younger half-sister Su Rou framed her, her fiancé betrayed her, and her family was falsely accused. She died in bitterness. Reborn with the memories of her past life, she resolves to take revenge. Courageous and clever, she grows through one crisis after another, protects her family alongside the male lead, and finds love.
- Xiao Yichen: The Emperor's sixth prince, a man of high rank and power, cold as ice. He and the heroine, Su Yao, have shared several lifetimes of love and weathered many hardships together, protecting their country and its people.