『"Last night the rain was sparse, the wind blew hard; deep sleep has not dispelled the lingering wine."』
The gates of the Sheng family estate act as a mirror, exposing the stark divide between legitimate and concubine-born, and laying bare the myriad complexities of the human heart. A shrewd, calculating patriarch, a biased primary wife, a silver-tongued concubine, and several daughters of vastly different destinies—some driven mad by love, some consumed by the lust for power, and some hiding their brilliance beneath a mask of simplicity. Meanwhile, outside the gates, young lords like Marquis Gu and Young Duke Qi step into this domestic chessboard, each harboring their own secrets. This is a vivid portrait of an official family's life in the Song Dynasty, a grand drama of growth, choices, and companionship.
"In this world, no one is anyone's ultimate backer. It is best not to rely too heavily on others for anything; the more you hope, the more disappointed you will inevitably be."