During the Xiantong period of Daliang, Su Mingwei, the daughter of a former judge of the Salt and Iron Department, became a "salt merchant" because her father was convicted. She stayed dormant in a coastal fishing village for three years to secretly study the "Song Family Boiled Pictures", improved the salt drying method with the ancient method of "scraping alkali and drenching brine", and opened the door of Yangzhou Salt and Iron Department with snow-white fine salt. She originally wanted to rebuild her family business with her skills, but she was involved in a huge corruption network that was linked to Jiangnan salt gangs and the government. From the salt transportation envoy to the private water village, everyone was eyeing the "golden salt recipe" in her hand that could subvert the industry.
She dealt with the exploitation of her gang and the conspiracy of her peers, only to discover that the "rival accountant" who always secretly helped her in crisis situations was actually Shen Yanzhi, the new salt transport envoy who was secretly investigating the case. He borrowed her account book to draw a topographic map of the salt field, and she embroidered moisture-proof charms while he was changing clothes. Through their thoughtful cooperation, they gradually became compatible. When the old case of her father's crime of protecting the safety of salt workers surfaced, Su Mingwei was shocked to realize that the salt in her hands was not only the lifeblood of business, but also the key to uncovering corruption in the court and clearing the grievances of Xue's family.
Let's see how the boudoir girl uses ancient books as a blade, carves out a way out under the iron rules of the Yantie government camp, and weaves her own business legend amidst the turbulent intrigues.
