Su Yao, the eldest daughter of the prime minister's family, is extremely talented, but is struggling under the obstruction of her stepmother and concubine. A twist of fate led her to meet Xiao Yichen, a prince with great military exploits. With Xiao Yichen's support, Su Yao gained a foothold in the mansion.
However, the prince was jealous and resentful, and framed Su Yao for rebellion, forcing her into a desperate situation. At the critical moment, Xiao Yichen stepped forward and exposed the prince's crimes with irrefutable evidence, helping Su Yao clear her grievances. The prince was deposed, and Xiao Yichen became a strong contender for the throne.
After going through the test of life and death, Su Yao and Xiao Yichen developed a secret love, and joined hands to fight side by side in the intrigues of the court. Xiao Yichen ascended the throne as emperor, Su Yao ascended to the throne, and began the life of a legendary empress. But the remaining forces are secretly surging, and a new crisis is quietly approaching. Can they join hands again to protect this hard-won world and love?
