Palace maid Ye Qi accidentally broke the emperor's vow, plunging deeply into harem conflicts and suffering all kinds of harsh treatment from the Imperial Noble Consort. The emperor developed an obsession with her, on one hand bestowing favor and on the other entangling her in countless ways. Imperial Consort Zhen felt heartache for Ye Qi and devised a way to send her to her elder brother, General Xie Yuanlang. The emperor forcibly dragged her back into the palace, and Imperial Consort Zhen sacrificed herself to protect her, trading for a chance to leave the palace. Ye Qi traveled far to Qingzhou to find stability, and after experiencing the vicissitudes of life, she finally reunited amidst wind and snow with General Xie who returned victorious.