[@Jin Shui Tang Tang] Xu Zhien grew up in an environment that favored boys over girls, which made her independent and withdrawn. After her family abandoned her during an accident, she died with hatred in her heart.
Unexpectedly, she transmigrates to the fictional Yin Dynasty.
There, she becomes Shen Shiwan, the Grand Tutor's only legitimate daughter. Her mother is a once-favored little princess of the previous dynasty. Despite her noble status, she too suffers the misfortune of being unloved by her parents.
Xu Zhien was already a loner and never expected anyone to love her. She only wants to live well in this world. But Shen Shiwan's death was no accident: Stepmother Xu and her personal maid conspired to kill her. Even this small household hides dangerous undercurrents.
Xu Zhien has no interest in fighting for power in the household. But after the only person who treated her well, Nanny Cui, is sentenced to death because of her, and the only concubine-born younger sister she was close to is framed because of her, she becomes even more determined to enter the palace selection. Only by becoming stronger can she protect the people she wants to protect.
Shen Shiwan was originally the Crown Prince's chosen Crown Princess. But when the candidates for the selection changed, the noble Princess Qiong'an, daughter of the ruler of Nan Feng, arrived unexpectedly, and Shen Shiwan was not chosen. In truth, Shen Shiwan is relieved. The Crown Prince is no suitable match: He is incompetent and foolish, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants...
So Shen Shiwan turns her attention to the clever and perceptive Third Prince, but by a twist of fate, she becomes the wife of the frail Second Prince, who is at death's door. As they spend their days and nights together, Shen Shiwan discovers the secrets he harbors... and develops feelings for him. The story had been moving steadily in a good direction... until trouble suddenly erupts at the border. Nan Feng and Bei Yuan join forces to invade, plunging the Yin Dynasty into turmoil...
Theme: Mutual love, yet love that cannot be attained.
