A determined goldsmith’s daughter, Fu Rong, escapes an arranged marriage and crosses paths with the proud Prince of Xiao, Xu Jin. Together, they uncover corruption, confront hidden masterminds, and foil a rebellion - emerging from danger to build a peaceful life together.

After a difficult childbirth, Jiang Rong falls into a coma and wakes up to find herself transformed into an empress dowager with a newborn son but no memory of the father. To survive the taboo of a widow giving birth, she must navigate her relationships with three suspected fathers, uncovering secrets, romance, and unexpected humor.