The story takes place during the turbulent period of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The protagonists Lin Yu (male) and Su Yao (female) both experienced tragic past lives. Lin Yu had great ambitions in his previous life, but was swayed by family power and framed by traitors, and eventually died of hatred; Su Yao was betrayed by her lover and cronies in the high-gate mansion because of her naivety and credulity, and her family was ruined. After his rebirth, Lin Yu learned that there was a place where his destiny was related, and he was determined to explore this opportunity to change the situation. However, the road ahead is full of obstacles. The villains represented by the remnants of the eunuch Wei Zhongxian and the old aristocrats of the Ming Dynasty obstruct the protagonist in every possible way because they are afraid that the protagonist will change the situation and affect their own interests.
Lin Yu not only had to face the dilemma of insufficient strength, but also had to deal with the impact of emotional trauma in his past life, and it was difficult to distinguish sincerity when facing old people. At the same time, the chaotic situation of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the discipline of the old aristocratic forces severely restricted his development and freedom of action. Su Yao met Lin Yu after her rebirth, and the two supported each other. But as the protagonists get closer to the place of destiny, the secret of their rebirth is gradually revealed, triggering a pursuit by enemies from their previous lives and a joint siege by old forces.
In a limited period of time, the situation in the Ming and Qing Dynasties changed rapidly. If they miss the key node, they will never lose the opportunity to change their destiny. The enemy in the previous life noticed something strange about the protagonist and launched a conspiracy against the protagonist, causing a crisis of trust between the protagonist and the people around him. Lin Yu and Su Yao relied on wisdom and courage to resolve misunderstandings and integrate forces while dealing with enemies from all sides. In the end, they successfully arrived at the place of destiny, gained key power, changed the fate of the family, and broke the shackles of the old system. However, in the process, they were helplessly lost.
