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Mu Zhuohua (played by Jing Tian), the illegitimate daughter of the richest man in Jiangnan, is determined to achieve official rank and realize her self-worth. To that end, she diligently studies literature and classics, traveling to the capital, Dingjing, where she unexpectedly meets Prince Ding, Liu Yan (played by William Feng Shaofeng). Known for his outstanding military prowess, Liu Yan is also a key figure in advocating for the reopening of the imperial examinations for women. Although he harbors doubts about Mu Zhuohua’s background, he deeply respects her ambition to succeed through the civil service exams. Liu Yan not only offers her opportunities to showcase her talents but also tolerates her occasional clever tricks and playful scheming. When Mu Zhuohua is forced to choose between her ambitions and her feelings, Liu Yan steps forward, willingly enduring public ridicule by claiming the role of her “kept man,” determined not to let her abandon her ideals for love. In the end, the two walk side by side, restoring peace and prosperity to the court, and together they usher in a new era—where women can both marry and hold official positions.