In the Dajing Dynasty, the imperial power fell by the wayside. The regent Xiao Jue held the military and political power and was the actual person in power in Dajing. He had a sinister and paranoid personality and was decisive in killing. He fell in love with Shen Qingci at first sight and imprisoned her with force. He was paranoid about bringing her under his control. He was crazy and suffocating in love.
