With just one angry remark from her elder sister, the Emperor unexpectedly switches the marriage arrangements of the two sisters on the spot. From then on, Shen Zhaoheng has her dowry taken away, is forced to sign a contract, and even nearly has her reputation ruined by a drug that would make her mute. But the always-compliant Shen Zhaoheng finally refuses to endure it any longer! She burns the contract, reclaims her dowry, and breaks off the marriage, step by step taking back control of her life. Years later, she becomes a female official in charge of official records and establishes schools for girls. No longer anyone's substitute, she lives solely for herself.