Orphan Jiang Xiaoman lives with relatives, possessing a bright, upright personality and extraordinary skills. By chance, she is favored by General's Wife Su Wan, who takes her in as an adopted daughter and brings her into the General's Mansion. She protects her family and meets Gu An, the frail and wise legitimate son, and the two accompany each other as they grow up. When the country faces disaster, Xiaoman rushes to the border to defend the country, establishing great military exploits through her courage and insight, and is rewarded by the imperial court. Having endured political storms in the imperial court, Xiaoman and Gu An rush toward each other, reaping a sincere romance and familial affection, living out a brilliant life of her own from a helpless girl.