Xiao Jingzhao, the powerful Regent King of Great Qi, commands the imperial court, yet he has never felt anything for women and is rumored to suffer from a hidden affliction. That is, until a woman dressed in plain white begins appearing in his dreams every night, and he discovers that she is the only woman who can stir his desires. Jiang Wantang, a young incense maker, escapes her cold-blooded family and seeks refuge with her aunt. Relying on her skill in making incense, she strives to build a livelihood in the capital. A chance encounter connects her fate with the man from his dreams. From then on, the cold-faced prince gradually approaches her, secretly protecting her and helping her open a shop. As they spend time together, she slowly comes to see his sincerity. After surviving assassinations, kidnappings, and countless trials, the two finally choose each other. Xiao Jingzhao obtains the Empress Dowager's blessing for their marriage and formally takes her as his bride, breaking through the walls around his heart for her alone.