Fang Xiaoli

Chen Miao, an editor in chief of a grassroots journalism platform, encountered a series of follow-up events after publishing a popular article.

The Nuo Sacrifice is an ancient court ritual, passed down for thousands of years to pray for the people's safety and happiness. After being revived by Liukeng ancestor Dong Dunyi, it was decreed that women chosen as the grand Nuo could never marry. In the 1920s, Dong Chunnv was influenced by progressive ideas, and challenged these traditional constraints, leading to significant changes in her life.

In the bustling capital of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li moves her family in search of better marriage prospects for her five beautiful but quirky daughters, whose love lives have long been her worry. Each daughter, though famous for her beauty and wit, comes with unique quirks: the eldest, Shou Hua, has no interest in remarrying after early widowhood; the third, Kang Ning, is fierce and headstrong; the fourth, Hao De, is well-meaning but blunt; and the youngest, Le Shan, is spoiled and selective. Challenges abound as they face unexpected setbacks, including a cold reception from the already-married sister they came to visit. As the family reestablishes their business, they navigate a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures, ultimately finding love and fulfilling their mother’s hopes in this lively tale of family and romance.

Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.