In the fictitious dynasty "Dayin", the imperial power declined and powerful ministers controlled the government. The heroine Shen Qingtang was born in a Qingliu family. Her father was demoted due to his involvement in an imperial examination fraud case. In order to protect the integrity of the family, she was forced to marry the powerful but notorious regent Xiao Jingheng. Xiao Jingheng looks ruthless on the surface, but in fact he has a secret mission to avenge his brother and rectify the imperial court. He needs to consolidate his power through marriage.
