In a dynasty with strict hierarchies, Song Qinghe, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Household Affairs, Zhao Xu, the only son of the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, Lu Ya, the concubine of the Minister of Industry, and Guo Ju, the gangster, should have never crossed paths. A sudden marriage gift tied the fate of Song Qinghe and Zhao Xu. In the repeated conflicts and alliances, feelings secretly emerged. Lu Ya struggled in the family strife, and formed a friendship with Song Qinghe due to their common predicament. She was also rescued by Guo Ju in the crisis, and the two developed a subtle friendship that transcended their identities. The four people once joined forces to fight against the huge conspiracy sweeping the court and the world. In the shared life and death, their emotions reached their peak. However, the gap between scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, family responsibilities, and the shackles of identity are like natural chasms that lie before our eyes. When the storm settled, they finally chose the most honorable farewell - falling in love deeply, then forgetting each other, and living their own lives in their own worlds.
