In the early years of the Republic of China, the Song family, a wealthy family in Jiangcheng, was about to get married to their eldest son Song Yangeng. The bride was He Yilan, the granddaughter of the He family, a former important minister of the Qing Dynasty. The Song family is a family of grain merchants with a prominent status; the He family still has a profound foundation despite the changes in dynasties. On the surface, this marriage is a happy event, but in fact it implies the deep consideration of the two families' interdependence in the changing times. Behind the marriage, there is not only the balance between the rise and fall of the family, but also the conflict between personal destiny and the current of the times. Song Yangeng shoulders a heavy responsibility, but has hidden worries in his heart; He Yilan is dignified and intelligent, and is unwilling to be a pawn. A wedding affects two major families, kicking off a tumultuous family legend.
Purpose: Using a marriage between aristocratic families in the Republic of China as a mirror to reflect the profound game between family destiny and personal choice under the changing times.