Dayong Jinghe, the wind and rain are like darkness.
Above the court, the relatives have exclusive power and the puppets are under control; far away in the rivers and lakes, undercurrents are surging and murderous intentions are everywhere. This is an era wrapped up in power and caged by fate.
Liu Nian, the most favored daughter-in-law of the Prime Minister's Mansion, has everything that the world envies, but she is willing to be trapped in a gorgeous golden cage. She wears a gentle coat, but inside she has a cold and determined soul. She is the most passive piece in the chess game and the player who is most uneasy about her fate. He is determined to break the situation, just to break free from the shackles, take charge of his own world, and not be a puppet at the mercy of others.
Pei Shuci, the cold-faced Shura who guards the northwest, is the legitimate son in charge of the Yongning Marquis Mansion. He is a lone wolf who has been dormant for many years. He is deeply sinister and behaves erratically. He holds military power in his hands that can overwhelm the world. He disdains love and only believes in power.
An unexpected confrontation forced these two people, who had no intersection and even had opposing views, to bond.
He sees her as the most dangerous variable, and she sees him as the most reliable springboard.
They started with calculations, fell into mutual hostility, and fought for power. In the startling web, they test each other, manipulate each other, and follow the opponents who are in the same position.
Mission: "Escape from the cage, break the situation and stand up" - break the shackles of power and realize self-worth and absolute freedom.