Shen Li, a poor-born young man, has known Lin Qingyan, the di daughter of a distinguished family, since childhood. He's a commoner from the alleyways; she's a pampered young lady from a grand household. Their social divide is vast, but it can't stop her from secretly giving him her heart, or hide the tenderness in his eyes.
When war breaks out on the border, Shen Li bids farewell to his hometown, carries the peace charm she gave him, and throws himself into a sea of blood and corpses. From an unknown soldier, he fights for ten years on the battlefield, relying on his courage and martial skill, until he becomes the mighty General Who Guards the North.
She, meanwhile, holds on to the tenderness they shared before he left, defies her family's pressure, and secretly bears his child, letting her longing stretch across the years.
When he finally returns home in armor, riding through the gates on horseback, he catches sight of her and their little one. His voice hoarse, he says, “Qingyan, I'm home.” From then on, the general has a beloved wife waiting in his hometown, and they share a peaceful life and a love that grows deeper with the years.
