

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.
Ling Buyi

Cheng Shaoshang

Cheng Shi

Xiao Yuanyi

Cheng Yang

Yuan Shen

Lou Yao

He Zhaojun

Ling Yi

Sang Shunhua

Cheng Zhi

Old Madame Cheng

Emperor Wen

Empress Xuan

Consort Yue

Crown Prince Yuan

Third Prince

Wang Yanji

Fifth Princess

Wan Qiqi

Cheng Song

Wen Xiujun

Cheng Shaogong

Second Madame Lou

Xu Jinzhong

Princess Yuchang

Lian Fang

Madam Zuo

Mother Liang

Madam Wan [Qi Qi's grandmother]

Liang Wu Ji
