Xu Junzun

A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

A chance encounter brings the Shen family to Yong'an City, where they meet Lin Yan, a magistrate. Their journey unfolds into a whimsical tale of gourmet delights, local traditions, and an unexpected romance.

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?