The story takes place in the Dasheng Dynasty, an era when imperial power was supreme and there were many aristocratic families. Various forces within the imperial court were fighting openly and covertly, and there were also threats of war on the border outside. The aristocratic families play a decisive role in the court, and the marriages and interest entanglements between them are complicated.
Character introduction
- Shen Qingci: The eldest daughter of Duke Dingguo. In her previous life, she was pure and kind, and devoted herself to her family and loved ones without reservation. However, she was framed by her concubine Shen Qingwan and her fiancé Su Jinxuan, and the entire family was executed. She also died of hatred. After her rebirth, she became smart, courageous, and ruthless. She was determined to use the memory and wisdom of her previous life to uncover the enemy's conspiracy step by step, making those who had hurt her pay the price, while protecting the honor of her family and the safety of her loved ones.
- Shen Qingwan: The concubine of Duke Dingguo's palace, with a weak appearance but a sinister and cunning heart. She was jealous of Shen Qingci's status as the legitimate daughter and everything she owned, and colluded with Su Jinxuan to frame Shen Qingci in an attempt to replace her and become the powerful person in Dingguo's palace, and then marry into a wealthy family and enjoy glory and wealth.
- Su Jinxuan: The son of the Minister of Rites, he is suave and gentle on the surface, but in fact he is selfish and ambitious. For the benefit of the family and his own career, he betrayed his relationship with Shen Qingci, cooperated with Shen Qingwan, and killed Shen Qingci and the Duke Dingguo. He was one of Shen Qingci's first targets of revenge after his rebirth.
- Jun Wuhen: The God of War in the North, with great military exploits and awe in both the government and the public. His identity is mysterious, and he is burdened with the responsibility of his family.
