Searching for You in the Depths of Time

When cultural relic restorer Su Nianci dies in an accident while restoring a mysterious bronze artifact, the world of history researcher Shen Shigui collapses completely.

Three years of love vanish in an instant.

While sorting through her belongings, Shen Shigui discovers a shocking secret: Su Nianci had spent her life researching the legend of the “Guardians of Time.” Ancient texts say that a dead person's soul splits into seven pieces, scattered throughout the river of history. If all seven fragments are gathered, she can be brought back to life.

“If I could turn back time, I'd pay any price.”

Driven by this obsession, Shen Shigui sets out on a journey through seven historical eras.

In the Spring and Autumn period, he encounters Confucius and his disciples stranded between Chen and Cai, as well as Lin Wanyin, who possesses a fragment of Su Nianci's wisdom. Her words, “Remember me, but don't stop for me,” make him experience the heartbreak of crossing time for the first time.

During the Warring States period, amid the bloody turmoil of Shang Yang's reforms, the idealist Xiao Ruohua gives her life for her vision of the rule of law. The fragment of resilience she carries helps him understand the meaning of true conviction.

In the Qin and Han dynasties, Ying Qingya, the First Emperor's daughter, dies heroically protecting ancient texts. Zhang Wan'er, wife of Zhang Qian, waits faithfully for ten years. Every encounter is a spiritual baptism.

The brilliant woman Xie Lingyun of the Wei and Jin period, Li Qinglian, a court musician of the Tang dynasty, Shen Huixin, a doctor of the Song dynasty, and Zheng Zhiruo of the Ming dynasty... Seven eras, seven women, each bearing a shadow of Su Nianci. Every parting helps him grow.

But just as he finally gathers all seven fragments of her soul and prepares to bring Su Nianci back to life, he discovers an even greater truth...