In the waning years of the dynasty, a foolish emperor rules the land. Huo Lianjue, the valiant son of a family of generals, has won countless battles, yet he’s framed and exiled. At the brink of despair, a door through time suddenly opens, linking the modern world to an age of chaos.
Zhang Zhongyu, a clearheaded, practical owner of a modern supermarket who cares about making money, unexpectedly becomes his partner across time. She provides modern supplies, seeds, and technology, helping him reclaim farmland in Lingnan, establish saltworks, smelt high-grade iron, and build a powerful army. In return, he sends her antiques, rare treasures, and intelligence from the war-torn era, helping her expand her business in the modern world and secure a comfortable life.
Neither is ruled by romantic feelings, and neither wants marriage or children. They each build a life in their own world: he leads his troops north to remove corrupt officials and restore order, eventually ascending the throne and governing with diligence; she opens two thriving shops and lives a prosperous, peaceful life.
Time is the bridge, and their partnership is built on enterprise. Marriage and children have nothing to do with it; they are simply each other’s most reliable support. They build their careers together, each reaches the top in their own world, and they remain connected across time, with a perfect ending.
