The story is a historical fiction narrative about Li Mei, a young noblewoman who, after being poisoned and betrayed in her past life, is reborn into her body on the day of her wedding to the Crown Prince. In her past life, her intense love for the prince, and his for her, made them the targets of jealous rivals, leading to her painful death and the demise of her family and the prince.
In this second chance, Li Mei is determined to change her fate. She initially tries to push the prince away, believing his favor is what led to her downfall. However, she learns that her family is bound by a secret vow and a curse-if a Li daughter is abandoned by her husband, the entire generation suffers. She realizes the prince's love is a blessing, not a curse, and decides to embrace their bond instead of fearing it.
The story follows Li Mei and the prince as they navigate the treacherous politics of the palace and a rival kingdom. They work together to outsmart their enemies, including Princess Wang Xiu and Consort Chen Yan, who were responsible for their past tragedies. Li Mei uses her intelligence and foresight to protect herself, her family, and the prince, forming powerful alliances and proving her worth as a queen. She and the prince eventually confront their shared trauma, vowing to trust and support each other, and they begin to build a new life together, determined to change their tragic destiny.L