At first, she only meant to use him, but gradually lost her heart. At first, she was only following her master's orders, but nearly lost her life in the process. Gu Yu never thought the bloody, turbulent court had anything to do with a heroine who robbed the rich to help the poor in a small town at the foot of Mount Shu. She never imagined that the world contained more than just good people and bad people, either. A brief escort journey turned her into a more resolute and courageous young woman, free and uninhibited as she roamed the jianghu. Xiao Liangzheng never imagined that a pure and kind heart could be the hardest thing to fathom and control. He had no idea roasted sweet potatoes could be so fragrant, sweet, and soft, just like the fragrance at the corner of that person's lips and cheeks. When all the turmoil had finally subsided, would he rather accompany her to a thatched hut at the foot of the mountain, or wear fine clothes atop a peak where no one else could be found?
Theme: This is a story about growing up. On a brief journey, a young man and woman fresh out into the world discover love, learn how to love, and let go of love, each growing into a better version of themselves. Faced with family feuds and hatred, they gradually realize that there are no absolute villains, only pitiful people toyed with by the times and fate. Along the way, they learn to let go of hatred and embrace a new beginning.
