A story about growing up, making choices, facing twists and turns, and searching: old wine in a new bottle. A story about seeing you, seeing me, and seeing them, both men and women.
The Immortal bestowed a pearl, and the empress's destiny is both Shen Xianzhu's glory and her shackles.
It brings her honor, and it brings her sorrow.
The child of a woman of low repute survives in the cracks, accompanying Ji Hongyi from childhood into adolescence.
As they keep each other company, they bring one another warmth, love, and hope, longing to hold each other's hands throughout their journey together.
Caught up in love, caught up in family ties: the more they gain, the more they stand to lose.
Only when they stand above all others, only when they have nothing left, do they open their hands and realize:
All they ever wanted was simply to hold your hand for a lifetime.
