Shen Qing was once the most beautiful woman in the Great Jin. Her beauty brought her endless suffering. One man was her childhood sweetheart, another her sworn companion through life and death. She married into Southern Chu, became an imperial consort, and was sent to forge a political marriage. These choices shaped a life full of twists and turns. With her country and family at stake, where could she turn? How could she survive in the deep confines of the palace? She must plan every step and tread carefully, all to protect the beauty in her heart.
Theme: Childhood sweetheart vs. companion through life and death; the one you love vs. the one who loves you