In the Republic of China, the situation was turbulent and the current situation was unpredictable. Du Ruochu was once a rich young lady who was extremely doted on by her father and swore that she would never marry her. However, while she was studying in Germany, her father actually took in four concubines. Frustrated, she vowed never to return to China. Unexpectedly, fate played a trick and his father died tragically. Du Ruochu, filled with grief and anger, decided to change his name and return (Wu Yang), just to avenge his father.
She fearlessly embarks on this thorny road of revenge, exploring in depth the intricate entanglements and mysteries between the fifth concubine, a female teacher, the fourth concubine, a charming dancer, the third concubine, a famous Peking opera actor, the second concubine, a shrewd accounting assistant, and her father. During this long and arduous journey, the once weak daughter-in-law was transformed into a senior engineer who lives with guns all day long.
Her childhood sweetheart, the miraculous doctor Duan Shuli, once fell in love with her and stayed with her silently, but because she didn't recognize him, he criticized her for being a sick girl. In the end, they were separated forever, full of regret and pain.
Zhou Zhengxi, the chief of the Detective Section of the Police Department, met on a narrow road. At first they were disgusted with each other, but after going through many ups and downs together, they gradually admired each other and finally worked together.
Du Ruochu peels off the cocoon step by step, pursues the truth, and vows to redress his father's injustice. In the turbulent years of the Republic of China, a thrilling, love-hate legendary story slowly began...
Concept: Set during the Republic of China, it tells the story of Du Ruochu, a rich young lady who resolutely embarks on the road of revenge after a family accident. Through the growth process of Du Ruochu, the novel shows the tenacity and independence of women in difficult situations, explores fate and choice, the complexity and redemption of human nature, and also deeply reflects on the history of the Republic of China. In this turbulent era, Du Ruochu is like a ray of light, illuminating the darkness, breaking through the shadows, pursuing truth and justice. Her story is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of that era.