At the end of the Qing dynasty, the emperor was forced to abdicate, and warlords of every size battled across the country. In this turbulent era, Chu Cheng, a double agent who had been used as a blade by others since childhood and had come to Jingzhou to seek revenge, deliberately approached Xie Lingjun, the daughter of a wealthy jewelry merchant. But amid all the testing and temptation, he was the one who had already let their charade become real...
Theme: With the nation on the brink of collapse, they each have their own goals, yet protect their country together in their own way. Drawn to each other amid the flames of war, they endure loss and guilt. They never ask the other to give in for their sake, each possessing an independent and powerful spirit. In the end, they bring out the best in one another.
