Ding Zien

After years away from her family, Gu Jinzhao returns home and begins a remarkable transformation, from a carefree young woman into a poised and influential noble lady. As questions of marriage arise, she refuses to follow tradition and holds firmly to her own beliefs about love. But when multiple men enter her life, each offering a different future, who will Gu Jinzhao choose?

Su Leyu, a noblewoman marries Yin Changyan, the prince who seized the throne, and gets caught in palace intrigue. Committed to a vision of equality, Su Leyu uncovers the truth behind the coup and teams up with Yin Changyan to overthrow the old regime and transform the kingdom.

Mei Shiqi, a junior agent in the Yu Dynasty's Secret Guard, teams up with Leng Moyan from the Imperial Inspection Bureau to investigate a mysterious palace murder. Despite initial distrust, they work together to uncover a dangerous conspiracy threatening the kingdom.