Shen Zhiyi, the daughter of a medicine merchant, met Chu Qinglan, the daughter of a general, by chance at the Lantern Festival. The two became connected through a glass lantern, and were rescued by Chu Qinglan at a critical moment, sowing the seeds of their love.
- **Secret fragrance floating**: Shen Zhiyi approached Chu Qinglan in the name of delivering medicine, and found that she was actually suffering from insomnia despite her heroic appearance. The two developed a subtle affection between the fragrance of the medicine and the poems, and Chu Qinglan began to look forward to the visit of this gentle woman.
- **Love rival emerges**: Xu Ziling, the son of the Minister of Rites, pursues Chu Qinglan, while Lin Xiaowan, an apprentice at the medical clinic, expresses his love for Shen Zhiyi. The appearance of the two love rivals prompts the two heroines to face up to their feelings.
- **Connected Hearts**: At the Chinese Valentine's Day banquet, Chu Qinglan blocked Shen Zhiyi's drink. The two almost kissed when they were alone in the garden, but were interrupted by the sudden appearance of Xu Ziling. This unfinished intimacy made both of them aware of their special feelings for each other.
- **The crisis deepens**: Chu Qinglan was sent to the border, and Shen Zhiyi took the risk to accompany him. In the military camp, the relationship between the two deepened, but at the same time they faced dual pressure from the family and the court.
