It tells the story of the male protagonist Qin Huaijun and his wife Chu Xiaoxiao. As an important minister of the imperial court, Qin Huaijun appears to be sinister and treacherous, but in fact he faces challenges and pressure from all sides of the imperial court. The story begins when Qin Huaijun went to Beijing to report on his duties. On the way, he fell in love with the heroine Chu Xiaoxiao at first sight. After arriving in the capital, Qin Huaijun used his power to forcefully marry Chu Xiaoxiao as his concubine, which plunged Chu Xiaoxiao into despair. But with the passage of time, Chu Xiaoxiao gradually discovered that Qin Huaijun was not as ruthless as he appeared. He would consider Chu Xiaoxiao's safety and feelings when facing internal strife in the family and frame-ups and crises in the court. As the two go through many trials, the trust and affection between them deepens day by day. Chu Xiaoxiao went from initial fear and distrust to later understanding and dependence, and finally came to a happy ending.