After young Empress Ling Yue ascended the throne, she was restrained by a group of powerful court nobles. Prime Minister Xiao Yi, reputed as a treacherous minister, entered the palace and stayed by her side through the imperial selection. He helped her resolve endless court disputes and shield her from various crises and malicious plots.
Rebellious factions deliberately framed Xiao Yi on charges of treason. Unwilling to compromise, the Empress conducted a secret investigation and uncovered the truth behind this false accusation. After the turmoil subsided, Xiao Yi confessed his wish to protect her. He had fallen for Ling Yue back in their youth, and everything he did was meant to help her grasp full imperial power and guard her safely at all times.
In the end, their relationship evolved from that of Empress and her imperial husband into companions ruling the realm side by side. This is a romance woven together with court intrigue: the man denounced as a wicked courtier gradually become
