Shen Qingci, a clear-headed modern woman, opens her eyes and finds herself transported into a sweet-romance historical novel. In the original story, the Crown Prince, a wealthy merchant, and a young general all pretend to be in love with her, taking turns exploiting her value. After being reborn in this fictional world, she puts away her naivety and disguises herself as a gentle, lovestruck woman to deceive everyone. The three powerful men all believe they have her under their control, competing to win her over while secretly plotting against one another. Little do they know that every scheme has already fallen into Shen Qingci's trap. In this game disguised as romance, who will ultimately become the prey used as a stepping stone?