Shi Qi is a talented and good-natured artist who, during one of her painting assignments, learns of an affair between the chancellor’s cruel and exploitative daughter, Shen Qin, and the ruler of the realm, King Ning. Shen Qin, however, is engaged in marrying the powerful general Xiao Han Sheng. But when Shi Qi accidentally witnesses deadly and nefarious goings-on at the court, she finds herself drawn into trouble. Shen Qin devises a way to enlist a magician to swap her face with that of Shi Qi – so that she and the painter can switch identities. As such, Shi Qi ends up engaged to Xiao Han Sheng, while Shen Qin takes up the painter’s identity. But the “real” Shi Qi has already crossed paths with Xiao Han Sheng many years ago – even though he has no idea who she truly is now.

General Li Shuang of Taijin finds a man who has lost his memory and names him Jin An. Jin An devotes himself to accompanying Li Shuang; however, as he gradually regains his memories, he discovers that he is actually a prince from an enemy nation. Once bound by love, the two are forced into battle. Together, they confront challenges that test their loyalties and beliefs, striving to resolve the conflict and uphold the justice they both believe in.

Rookie office worker Wang Cuihua is suddenly pulled into the world of a novel, where she meets Xiahou Dan, a powerful king hiding his true identity. Both outsiders to this world, they join forces to survive a twisted fate, facing political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and life-or-death choices. As they fight to change their destiny, a powerful bond forms, one that could reshape the future of the kingdom.

Eldest daughter Ye Li marries the crippled Prince Mo Xiuyao, while her sister Ye Ying weds Prince Mo Jinglei the same day. A descendant of Lishan, Ye Li secretly seeks revenge on those who wronged her clan. Suspected by her husband, who also hides a revenge plan, the couple gradually become allies. Meanwhile, Prince Jinglei plots to seize the throne. In the end, Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao join forces to defeat their enemies and restore peace to the empire.