Shen Jing, a modern woman, finds herself transported into the body of a young wife in a marquis's household. Her greatest wish is to shut herself away in her little courtyard, enjoy good food, and raise her daughter in peace. Unfortunately, the household is rife with endless rivalry, and trouble keeps finding its way to her doorstep. With no desire to get involved in domestic power struggles, she is forced to fight back, using her modern ingenuity to expose one conspiracy after another. She eventually leads her entire family out of the marquis's residence and heads to Jiangnan. There, she opens a pastry shop and establishes a school for girls, building her own business while cleverly avoiding political disputes at court. Once the turmoil settles, she turns down wealth and glory, returning with her family to an ordinary, peaceful life. Thus unfolds a comedic tale of an ancient woman's growth, filled with both laughter and tears.