As the lone survivor of his kingdom, Ning Que joins a martial arts academy and must fight to protect his beloved, who's prophesied to bring about chaos.

Fan Xian, the illegitimate son of the finance minister found love with Lin Wan Er, the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted his demise. Fan Xian was forced to fake his death to escape certain doom. Now, he has decided to return to learn the truth behind a dastardly conspiracy. Can he break through the web of lies and deceit to expose the plotters — and live happily ever after with his beloved bride?

Fan Xian, born in the Southern Qing empire with memories of the 21st century, is the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance. Raised by his grandmother after his mother, inventor Ye Qing Mei, was killed, he learns martial arts and poison techniques under her bodyguard, the blind Wu Zhu.

After surviving an assassination attempt, Fan Xian goes to the capital to uncover the truth about his mother and his memories. There, he falls in love with Lin Wan Er, the woman the emperor has chosen to be his wife. Caught in political intrigue, Fan Xian must confront his identity and purpose.