Shen Qingtang, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, had her home ransacked because her father had offended the prime minister, and was forced to be sold into the declining "Chunxi Class" in the capital to cheer for Xie Heng, the cold-faced leader of the class. Xie Heng appears to be the leader of a rough Han opera troupe, but is actually a former royal guard who went into hiding because he failed to protect the late emperor. The two went from mutual distaste for the contract marriage to facing the troupe's crisis together (rumour-mongering by peers, royal obstruction, and revenge from old enemies). Shen Qingtang used his wisdom to design new plays and manage the troupe, while Xie Heng used martial arts and singing skills to protect the troupe, and gradually developed feelings for each other. In the end, the troupe reached the top of the "Liyuan Ranking" and became the top class in Beijing. The two also gained sincerity. Shen Qingtang's family was rehabilitated, and Xie Heng let go of the past and walked towards happiness together.
