In Shanghai in 1928, the ten-mile foreign market was full of feasting and feasting, but there was also an undercurrent of troubled times. Su Wanqing is a famous Kun Opera actor in Shanghai. Her song "The Peony Pavilion" stunned everyone. She is cold and aloof, and does not go along with the world. However, due to family difficulties, she has to deal with the powerful. Shen Yanzhi is an architect who returned from studying abroad. He comes from a famous family, but he cares about his family and country. He secretly devotes himself to the patriotic movement, trying to use his own power to awaken the people of the country. By chance, Shen Yanzhi met Su Wanqing in the theater and was attracted by her talent and aloofness. Su Wanqing was also moved by Shen Yanzhi's feelings for family and country and tenderness. The two met in troubled times and fell in love with each other, but they faced many obstacles - the pressure of their families, the persecution of powerful people, the turmoil of troubled times, and differences in stance. They guarded this relationship carefully. Shen Yanzhi helped Su Wanqing get rid of the entanglements of the powerful, while Su Wanqing used his identity to convey patriotic information to Shen Yanzhi. In the end, when the mountains and rivers were shattered, Shen Yanzhi rushed to the front line, while Su Wanqing stayed in Shanghai, using Kun Opera to convey his patriotic sentiments. The two agreed to continue their old dreams in Shanghai when the mountains and rivers were fine, which interpreted the forbearing but firm love and responsibility for family and country in troubled times.
