Shen Qing married into the Hou Mansion for the benefit of the family. When he first entered the house, he encountered difficulties from his concubine Liu (withholding status and spreading rumors). Lu Yan was indifferent to Shen Qing at first, but unexpectedly found that she often "neither humble nor overbearing, but relies on strength" when dealing with Liu's calculations - for example, using low-quality fabrics sent by Liu to embroider a screen that amazes everyone, which makes Liu lose face. Later, Lu Yan was framed by a political opponent, and Shen Qing secretly helped him clear his grievances by relying on clues from his father's old ministry. The two gradually became connected, and with Lu Yan's support, Shen Qing sought justice for her mother, and eventually became the real mistress of the Hou Mansion. The two worked together to stabilize the court situation.
