Emperor Xiao Yunchen is trapped in nightmares of his mother's horrific death in a sea of flames. Ever since, he has feared fire, despised false affection, and refused to enter the harem. But the court keeps pressing him to produce an heir, so he has no choice but to send Gu Ren, the shadow guard who has been by his side since childhood, into the harem. The person who once risked his life to protect him would one day be the one to stab him deepest.
