World view and court structure
The Yong Dynasty was established for a hundred years, and the imperial power secretly competed with the powerful families (such as Cui, Wang, and Xie). Above the court, although the status of military commanders is high, they are repeatedly hampered by the civil service group. Border wars are tense, and undercurrents are surging in both the government and the public. This drama focuses on the quality of a "serious drama". It is not limited to the female rivalry in the back house, but deeply binds the heroine's growth to border wars, court intrigues, and aristocratic family strife.
Philosophy: After Shen Aoxue returned home, she faced the pressure from her stepmother, the difficulties of her concubine, and the ridicule of the noble daughter of the aristocratic family. She neither fights nor grabs, taking retreat as a way to advance. She secretly uses the connections and wisdom accumulated in the countryside to resolve the crisis step by step. Xiao Lin initially regarded her as a dispensable chess piece, but through repeated trials and confrontations, he was attracted by her tenacity and sobriety.