After being falsely accused of a scandal that ruins her reputation, noblewoman Fu Tingyun escapes with the help of salt smuggler Zhao Ling. Together, they expose government corruption and navigate the treacherous world of court politics. As they seek justice and uncover the truth behind her past, their bond deepens, leading them to a new beginning.

In the early days of the Republic of China, a mysterious murder at sea draws Zhang Haiyan and his partner into an investigation that quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy. What begins as a search for truth aboard the massive ship Nan'an becomes a fight for survival in a world of intrigue and betrayal.

Chen Xiaoqian, an unknown screenwriter who's been single since birth, worked really hard and finally finished a grand drama of a heroine. It was planned to started filming, but stopped because the actor Han Mingxing questioned a lot about the script. One day, she accidentally got stuck in her own script and turned into the third princess of DongLiang, a country where females dominate.