Palace maid A Ning accompanies the Third Prince Xiao Chengjing through his low point, wholeheartedly staying by his side. When he is about to reach the top, his thoughts shift toward someone else, chilling A Ning's heart time and time again. A Ning uses a fake death to escape, meeting Pei Zhao in Jiangnan who protects her safety and starting a new life. Years later, Xiao Chengjing searches for her, and after numerous entanglements finally lets go of his obsession. Countless powers find it hard to salvage the lost affection; peaceful and carefree companionship is what the human heart truly seeks.