The drama chronicles the life of Ba Qing, the wealthiest woman of the Qin Dynasty. She is known to have provided mercury for the first Emperor of China’s mausoleum, and also funded construction works for the Great Wall. She is referred to as the older sister by Ying Zheng, the Emperor of Qin Dynasty and they become involved in a complicated romance.
In 1935, Sichuan commander Pan Tianxiong, torn between duty and patriotism, secretly cooperates with the Red Army. Inspired by officer Yi Min, he shifts his focus to resisting Japanese aggression. Despite relentless pressure and betrayal, he remains steadfast in defending his country, ultimately making a heroic final stand.
Ma Linglong, a professional matchmaker and an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty, is choosy when picking wives for her three sons. She wants her first son, Changsheng, to marry an intelligent and hardworking wife, but he falls in love with the money-lover Manguan. Linglong's second son, Changhuan, is bright and witty, and she has hopes for him to marry an elegant and clever wife, but Changhuan is attracted to the naïve ex-convict Jinyu. The youngest son, Changjun, is educated in the west. Linglong hopes Changjun's educated background will bring honor to the family, but Changjun wants to marry the family's matchmaking apprentice Bajie, who is three years his senior. Although her three daughters-in-law are not what she expected, she nonetheless tries her best to correct their flaws, winning the respect of her children.
A group of passionate young people from various ethnic groups in Xinjiang reignite the ancient Silk Road through their love of rally racing. With wild spirits and deep bonds, they become everyday heroes, offering a vivid glimpse into modern Xinjiang and a new era of life there.
Nan Qiao has an ugly breakup with cheating fiance Zhou Ran, who then withdraws all his capital from her drone designing business and prevents other potential investors from funding the company. Shi Yue decides to invest in Nan Qiao’s company after discovering that she may be the reason why he went from aspiring soldier to gigolo and nightclub owner. However Shi Yue’s revenge plans fall by the wayside when he develops romantic feelings for Nan Qiao.