Su Nanqiao follows her wrongly accused father into exile in Nanyue. As soon as they arrive, her parents are murdered, and she herself falls gravely ill.
Zhao Tuo, the local strongman of Nanyue, takes her in and fiercely protects her, even making enemies of the officials sent by the imperial court.
He loves her deeply and asks for her hand many times, but he can't get her to say yes.
Su Nanqiao says, "I'm a wanted criminal of the imperial court. I don't want you to offend them because of me."
Zhao Tuo replies, "The emperor is far away, and they can't control me. For you, I'd defy the heavens themselves."
Later, just as expected, the imperial court punishes them because of her, cutting off their supplies.
Once Su Nanqiao recovers, she uses the System to help Zhao Tuo develop and strengthen Nanyue until it can sustain itself, with a powerful army and capable generals.
They spend every day in bliss, supporting each other as they rule Nanyue, waiting for the world to change and the right moment to rise...
