The late emperor abandoned his son Jiang Chen and forced the palace to proclaim himself emperor, causing great changes in the world overnight. Chu Xiaoxiao, the daughter of Chu Liyuan, the minister who assisted Jiang Chen in seizing the emperor, entered the palace and became a concubine. Jiang Chen, who had experienced many hardships on the battlefield, unexpectedly fell in love with Chu Xiaoxiao at first sight. However, Chu Xiaoxiao had her own heart and was tired of Jiang Chen's love. Many years later, at a palace banquet, Chu Xiaoxiao's beloved, as a trusted minister, attended the banquet with his wife and daughter. During the conversation, unexpected remarks were revealed, which made Chu Xiaoxiao feel disheartened. By then, the freshness brought by the new beautiful girl in the palace and Chu Xiaoxiao's long-standing indifference made Jiang Chen slightly lose interest in her. After experiencing various suppressions, Chu Xiaoxiao decided to join the palace fight.
Purpose: Ancient women weighed the pros and cons of family power and their own feelings.