Ling Cang Cang, a highly skilled martial artist and founder of Fenglai Pavilion, dedicates her life to defending the innocent in a world plagued by corrupt officials and turbulent Jianghu factions. Meanwhile, Xiao Huan, the young emperor of the Nanqi Dynasty, secretly takes on the identity of Bai Chi Fan to travel among the people and understand their hardships firsthand.
Their paths cross as they join forces to fight injustice, ease the suffering of the common people, and bring order back to a troubled land. Neither knows that Ling Cang Cang is the daughter of the chief minister — nor that she is destined to become Xiao Huan’s future queen.
United by purpose, they confront danger, uncover corruption, and gradually discover the deeper meaning behind their journey: to protect the people and restore peace to the world.