Xiao Wuji, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei, conceals his identity and rescues Shen Weiyu, a musician forcibly abducted by the Wei family. To protect her, he is forced to kneel and crawl over shattered porcelain, enduring humiliation. When his cavalry arrives and reveals his true identity, he destroys the Wei family. Later, he faces repeated provocations, including extortion at a restaurant, harassment at a birthday banquet, and challenges at a palace banquet. He deals with every disturbance and helps Shen Weiyu clear her name. When Wanyan Lie of the Northern Barbarians plots to murder the Prince of Zhenbei and takes Shen Weiyu hostage to demand a border defense map, Xiao Wuji endures his grief, sets an ambush, and kills his enemy. He inherits the princely title and leads his troops to defend the northern frontier.