In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.

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.