One is Xu Nuo, a florist who has spent ten years in unsuccessful relationships. The other is Zhao Jin, a veterinarian burdened with family responsibilities. Both of these mature individuals are also being forced to marry by their parents, relatives, friends and matchmakers. They met when their lives seemed to be at a standstill, not knowing how to restart. However, there is an insurmountable gap between Xu Nuo, who is mentally and emotionally exhausted, and Zhao Jin, who comes from a complex family background. Misunderstandings from their friends and obstacles from their parents put their love through various trials.
Zhao Jin's tender care for Xu Nuo brings her warmth and reassurance she hasn't felt in a long time. It rekindles her confidence and desire for love, which she channels into her floral artistry, ultimately becoming a renowned florist. Xu Nuo's presence gradually heals the emotional scars that Zhao Jin has carried for many years, and he starts to experience happiness once again. Through their true love, they overcome numerous hardships and obstacles, getting to know each other, falling in love, and supporting each other, growing together.
(Source: Chinese = Douban)
Episodes: 24
Duration: 45 min.
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Set during the Ming Dynasty, the story revolves around the romance between General Xu Lingyi and the concubine's daughter Shiyiniang that starts from an arranged marriage. Despite being born with a low status, Luo Shiyiniang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom. However, the once esteemed Luo family is in a state of decline. Hoping to save the clan through a marriage alliance, Shiyiniang is selected to become the wife of Yongping Duke and great general Xu Lingyi. Things were not easy for Shiyiniang due to the Xu family's biases towards her. Nonetheless, she manages to win over their trust through her optimism and sincerity. Xu Lingyi also becomes attracted to Shiyiniang's various beautiful qualities such that husband and wife manage to find love after marriage.
Through Xu Lingyi's support, Shiyiniang opens Xian Ling Pavillion to have her own embroidery workshop. Meanwhile, Xu Lingyi experiences many setbacks as he tries to protect his homeland and improve the livelihood of the people by supporting the lifting of a maritime ban. As they face a crisis that could spell the end for the Xu family, Xu Lingyi and Shiyiniang continue to support each other through thick and thin.
Adapted from the novel "The Concubine-born Daughter's Strategies" by Zhi Zhi.