During the Republican era, Xu Bai returns from studying abroad, only to find her family fallen into ruin. Her father has fled with the family's money, leaving behind her mother and younger siblings. Years ago, her grandfather arranged her engagement to Xiao Heng, a young marshal whom he had saved. Now that the Xu family has lost its influence, the Marshal's wife chooses a wealthy heiress, Luo Qi, instead. Xu Bai also decides to break off the engagement and support her family through her own abilities. However, Xiao Heng refuses to let her go. Though he appears to protect her, he repeatedly interferes in her life.