Su Qingyan, the legitimate-yet-lowly daughter of the Prime Minister's estate, awakens after falling into the water. Relying on her wisdom, she resolves domestic estate crises and clears her name of rumors. Unwilling to be trapped in the inner courtyard, she is single-minded in exploring the path for women to stand on their own, opening an academy to impart knowledge and teach, helping women of the inner chambers acquire learning, self-reliance, and strength. Faced with the admiration and favor of several gentlemen, she is not entangled by romance. What her heart desires is the righteous path of the world and a bright, clear universe.