In 1926, Mu Wan Qing returns to China, bringing her mother’s ashes and a quiet determination to uncover the painful secrets of her past. While she pretends to reconcile with her estranged father, her true mission is to discover the truth behind her parents’ separation and her brother’s untimely death.

Meanwhile, following a military coup in Shanghai, Tan Xuan Lin seizes power as the new commander. Ambitious yet constantly walking a tightrope of danger, he faces enemies on all sides. Xu Guang Yao, the principled and respected son of another high-ranking commander, is caught between duty and his distaste for the corruption in politics.

A chance encounter weaves the fates of Mu Wan Qing, Tan Xuan Lin, and Xu Guang Yao together. To secure her place in a hostile household, Wan Qing grows close to Guang Yao, even as she secretly joins forces with Xuan Lin to solve the long-buried mystery surrounding her family. As their bond deepens and the country edges toward chaos, the trio must navigate treacherous politics, personal sacrifice, and growing feelings—realizing that love, loyalty, and patriotism may be the only things that can endure.