Tian Suiniang, the daughter of a butcher, marries into the Gu family due to a marriage contract to bring good luck and ward off bad fortune for the bedridden second young master of the Gu family, Gu Yanzhou. At the wedding ceremony, Gu Yanzhou wakes up, but shortly after, the Gu family is framed and unjustly accused, leading to their downfall as the family moves into a dilapidated cottage. Relying on her excellent culinary skills, Tian Suiniang sets up a stall to make a living and opens a noodle shop to support the entire family's livelihood. Facing harassment from competitors and unprovoked troubles, she handles everything calmly with resilience and bravery. Gu Yanzhou studies wholeheartedly and passes the imperial examinations to attain official rank. Together, the couple joins hands to search for clues, uncover the truth behind the salt case, and clear the Gu family's grievances. In the end, defying worldly prejudices regarding social status, the two remain devoted to each other and reap a stable and happy life.