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.

Baili Dongjun, the young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's mansion, has little interest in practicing martial arts but throws himself into brewing liquor, only because he promised to be the Liquor Deity while his childhood friend Ye Yun becomes the Sword Deity. As fate would have it, he becomes a disciple of the top martial arts master Li Changsheng to start learning martial arts. Later, he meets his confidante Yueyao, reunites with Ye Yun, who has changed his name to Ye Dingzhi, and travels with Sikong Changfeng, a wandering adventurer. Together, these youths embark on their own adventures in the martial world.

When General Jiang Xu returns to the capital after eight years to investigate military corruption, he enters a strategic marriage with a strong-willed noblewoman, Ming Tan. As they navigate political intrigue and work to protect their families, an unexpected romance gradually blossoms between them.

A young woman named Ru Lan who put her reputation on the line to air her grievances dies in vain. Seven years later, nine people who are inextricably linked to the Ru Lan case get together for different reasons thus beginning a story of revenge.

Disregarding her good friend Meng Wan's objections, the young Lin Rulan risked her own reputation to sue Wu Lian who is the master of Xiu Liu. After many unsuccessful attempts, Rulan who finds that there's no place that will hear her grievances finally commits suicide to prove her innocence. Meng Wan bides her time for seven years later and assembles nine people to seek justice for her friend. In the process, the struggles of a young girl who was buried in time gradually emerges.