Shen Yan, courtesy name Moyuan, is the eldest grandson of the Shen family's principal line, one of the most prominent clans in the capital, and its heir. He appears gentle as jade, aloof, and refined, but is in truth a master strategist and ruthless leader. His poise comes from deeply ingrained grace and good manners, not weakness. The only exceptions and impulsive acts in his life are for the female lead. A refined, cunning, utterly devoted man who always takes her side.
Lin Wei, affectionately called A Mian, is the daughter of a fallen scholarly family in Jiangnan. Because of her health, she is sent to live with her maternal grandparents in the capital. Born with a heart condition, she is frail and fragile as glass, yet inwardly resilient, clever, and perceptive. She does not blame fate for her circumstances. In adversity, she quietly gathers strength, longing to take charge of her own destiny.
