Era background: An imaginary dynasty, the Dasheng Dynasty, with many aristocratic families, heavy family status, and bigamy.
Core conflict: The legitimate daughter Xiao Lingyi and the concubine Xiao Lingrou were born in the same year, the same month and the same day. Because the eminent monk ordered that "twins conflict", they were separated since childhood. Sixteen years later, the two families needed to fulfill their early marriage contract, and a misplaced marriage quietly began.
Character settings:
Heroine: Xiao Lingyi (marriage agent)
Appearance: The legitimate daughter of the Xiao family, a wealthy businessman from Jiangnan, gentle and dignified, proficient in business and medical skills
Inside: Because he was sent to Jiangnan since he was a child, he is indifferent to family feelings, calm and rational, and has the ability to survive independently.
Core motivation: Substituting marriage is a choice after weighing the pros and cons. At first, I just want to live a stable life, but then gradually become involved in the whirlpool of the court and the family.
Male protagonist: Xie Xuan (dandy husband)
Appearance: The third son of the Duke of Wei in the capital, a playboy with no knowledge and skills, addicted to drinking and sex.
Inside: He deliberately disguised himself to avoid the fight for his direct descendants, secretly controlled the underground intelligence network in the capital, and was highly skilled in martial arts.
Core motivation: Accepting a substitute marriage is a natural move. At first, he regarded marriage as a cover, but later he acted sincerely to protect the heroine.
Key supporting roles:
Xiao Lingrou (original betrothed): Her heart is as high as the sky, she plans to change her marriage, and wants to marry into the East Palace as a concubine
Xie Yun, the eldest son of Xie (the original fiancé of the heroine): the gentle and gentle Tanhua Lang is actually the core staff of the Seventh Prince Party
The Seventh Prince Zhao Heng: Ambitious and intends to win over the Duke of Wei
Xiao's mother: partial to the concubine and forcing the legitimate daughter to marry on her behalf
Mrs. Weiguo: shrewd and transparent, secretly observing and testing the heroine