Shen Zhiwei, a graduate student in the Department of Modern History, accidentally traveled through time in an ancient book restoration accident and returned to the Jiangnan water town in the early years of the Republic of China. She became the unpopular concubine of the Shen family, a prominent family in Suzhou. At that time, her family and country were in turmoil and ethics were strict. With her modern awareness of equality and historical knowledge, she struggled to survive in the intrigues of the deep house.
Faced with the difficulties faced by her aunt, her aunt's rejection, and her father's indifference, she restrained her sharpness and used softness to overcome strength. She quietly built a foothold for herself by relying on her exquisite nv-pin skills and unique business vision. In troubled times, there are the turmoil of warlord rule outside and the crisis of family prosperity and decline inside. She not only has to deal with the open and secret attacks in the house, but also needs to find a way to settle down in the torrent of the times.
She got acquainted with young scholars who cared about their country and their country, met businessmen who stuck to their true intentions in troubled times, and witnessed the joys and sorrows of ordinary people in the tide of history. From the boudoir courtyard to the streets and alleys, from the water town of Suzhou to the Shanghai turmoil, she withstood the wind and rain with her gentle manner, used modern wisdom to illuminate the glimmer of troubled times, and protected the ones she loved. In this journey that spanned time and space, she found her own life value and warm destination. The soft and graceful brushwork outlines the customs of the Republic of China, and composes a period of women's growth and redemption against the magnificent historical background.
