In Shanghai during the Republic of China, Qingyi Murong, the youngest son of a warlord, was abused by his adoptive father because he was taken away by mistake. When he escaped as a teenager, he was saved by Susu Ren, but his family suffered a catastrophe. After years of reunion, the two secretly fell in love, but Susu Ren resolutely faked her death and fled to save others, leaving Qingyi Murong to sink into the pain of losing love. Three years later, Susu Ren returned and became Qingyi Murong's prospective sister-in-law. Now, one is full of resentment at being betrayed, and the other hides unspeakable pain, with love and hate intertwined between temptation and pulling. When misunderstandings are gradually resolved and deep affection is rekindled, a national disaster comes. Qingyi Murong and Susu Ren are determined to fight against powerful enemies. Where will their fate lead them?