A Mei marries into the An family, a household of officials. As the imperial court grows treacherous and palace power struggles close in at every turn, an endless stream of turmoil reaches their small residence. She struggles to survive amid flashing blades and hidden shadows, trying to preserve the warmth of a modest family in the narrow spaces left by a world full of danger. With fate turning beyond their control, can this low-born woman and her husband, who is caught in the whirlpool of power, weather the storms of life, remain together, and find a peaceful corner of their own?