This drama tells the story of Zhou Rong, the matriarch of a prominent household, as she overcomes domestic schemes and protects her young daughter while growing stronger. In her previous life, Zhou Rong endured countless schemes and false accusations from her eldest daughter, He Shuang, leaving her in a miserable predicament. After experiencing a series of upheavals, she gains the ability to perceive other people's innermost thoughts, allowing her to clearly see through all of He Shuang's selfish motives and schemes. He Shuang is determined to use powerful and influential nobles to elevate her own status, acting recklessly and neglecting her studies. When Zhou Rong tries to advise her, her husband, He Qi, intervenes and prevents her from doing so. Meanwhile, Zhou Rong discovers that He Qi has been secretly associating with the Grand Princess and a prince, conspiring behind closed doors to conduct illicit dealings that violate court regulations. After sorting out the entanglements in her marriage, Zhou Rong successfully divorces He Qi and takes her younger daughter, He Xue, with her. Before long, the authorities investigate the He family according to the law, and both the He family and the Prince's household receive their rightful punishment.