Little Bean Sprout of Chang'an

Xiao Nian'an: The son of Shen Qingwu and Xiao Che, he grows up in unusual circumstances and gradually develops from an innocent child into someone resilient and brave. He carries the burden of his father's wrongful conviction and his family's secrets, and his life is repeatedly changed by his background and surroundings.

Shen Qingwu: The legitimate daughter of a former Deputy Minister of Personnel. After her family falls into ruin and her husband Xiao Che is wrongfully convicted, she goes from a noblewoman to a palace maid. She raises her son, Xiao Nian'an, alone, remaining resilient and protecting him through hardship as she strives to secure his safety and future.