In her previous life, Shen Wantang married a poor scholar and became the wife of a powerful official. Her sister-in-law Shen Mingxuan married Prince Ning's eldest son but died tragically, and his eldest son became a monk. After the twins were born, Shen Mingxuan insisted on marrying a poor scholar, but her mother-in-law made things difficult for her. Her husband was misogynistic and was imprisoned for his conduct. Shen Wantang entered Prince Ning's Mansion and was treated kindly by Prince Ning and his wife. However, the prince Xiao Qingyuan preferred scheming girls and was full of hostility towards her. Shen Wantang repeatedly exposed the scheming girl, and Xiao Qingyuan repented and asked for reconciliation, but she rejected her - what she wanted was never love, but the position of mistress of the palace.
