Su Jinyao disguises herself as a man, topping the imperial exams and rising to Left Chancellor—while constantly covering for her good-for-nothing brother who's been demoted seventeen times. Carefully hiding her identity, she navigates court politics and a suspicious Emperor Xiao Jingyao, inadvertently spawning endless rumors. From capital intrigues to provincial inspections, she finds herself drawn to the Emperor while proving that women can shatter every ceiling. When her identity is on the verge of exposure, the Emperor's unexpected protection becomes her shield—and her freedom.
