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Amid political chaos caused by the former emperor’s suppression of the military, the general’s son Nan Chenxiao disguises himself as a woman to stay safe, while aspiring official Rui Yu hides her identity by posing as a man. Forced into partnership through an unexpected marriage by the new emperor, the two face dangerous trials and uncover each other’s secrets to help the emperor restore stability to the realm.
Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Seasons
1
Episodes
24
24 episodes

Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor's adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.

Xiao Mingming is a martial arts novel enthusiast who, as the novel's protagonist Xiao Qiushui, journeys through a fictional martial arts world and grows from a passionate youth into a noble hero.