Qin Zhonglou and General Yun Zilong both seek to marry a daughter from the Mo family, but the emperor decides the marriage through a lottery. Despite their attempts to influence the outcome, they end up with unexpected partners. As their reluctant marriages unfold, hidden truths are revealed, and their relationships evolve.
A fallen queen, Jiang Xuening who aspired to have the highest power and authority in her life was held hostage by rebels after the king, Shen Jie was poisoned. In this life, she used everyone around her to reach the authority of the queen but in the end, she remained under house arrest and Xie Wei slaughtered the entire city. Later, she received the decree to be buried with the emperor. She got a second chance to change her fate by not entering the palace but when she woke up after rebirth, she was already messing around. Even though she vowed not to enter the palace, a certain turn of events again entangles her with the palace and Xie Wei whom she hated the most.
Wealthy heir Xiao Muchen and poor girl Zhong Meibao shared a beautiful love in college until she suddenly ended things. Years later, they reunite through work, stirring up old memories and unresolved feelings.