Song Shuyu disguises herself as a man and comes first in the imperial examination, becoming the newly appointed top scholar. Unexpectedly, the princess plots to drug her, intending to force her into submission. However, through a twist of fate, Song Shuyu instead ends up offending Xie Wenlang, the powerful and ruthless Chief Minister who holds sway over the entire court, leaving him permanently unable to have children. Terrified, Song Shuyu pretends to be seriously ill and shuts herself away at home, not even daring to set foot in the imperial court. But the truth cannot remain hidden forever. When this absurd accident is finally exposed, neither the princess nor the resentful Chief Minister intends to let her go.