Yan Ju, the daughter of powerful official Yan Qing and his ex-wife Shen Yang, has bipolar disorder. Abandoned by her mother, who favored sons over daughters, Yan Ju's mind remains stuck in her youth.
Through her nanny, Bai Yu, Yan Ju meets Sen Kui, the top courtesan, and the two begin spending a lot of time together. Xi Fang gradually reveals a possessive side as well.
The secrets of Sen Kui's past, Bai Yu's hidden history, Xi Fang's entanglements... Overwhelmed, Yan Ju develops severe insomnia...
Theme: A lack of love can make people lose their heads over romance