Female Lead: Shen Qingci Identity: Eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning's household
In her previous life: She was blinded by love and trusted her fiancé and half-sister, leading to her entire family being executed. She was forced to drink poisoned wine and died a tragic death.
After being reborn: Calm and ruthless, sharp-witted, fiercely protective of her own, and determined to amass wealth and power and build her career. She will never be blinded by love again.
Male Lead: Xiao Jue
- Identity: Prince Jing, a powerful figure who holds sway over the imperial court (the emperor's younger brother and a cold-faced court official)
- Character: Cold and aloof, seemingly uninterested in women, with a calculating mind and command of a powerful army. In his previous life, he secretly protected the female lead, but it was too late.
- Toward the female lead: Love at first sight and mutual redemption. He dotes on her alone, and there is no angst throughout.
