Xu Xiao, the King of Northern Liang, returned incognito from the battlefield. He intended to marry Qin Churan, who he thought had saved his life six years prior. However, his proposal was met with exorbitant betrothal gifts and harsh humiliation from the Qin family.He soon learned the true savior was Qin Xiyan, who had disfigured herself to rescue him. He proposed to her at once. The vain Qin family kept tormenting the pair and even tried to offer Qin Xiyan to powerful figures of the Northern Liang Temple for gain.Gradually revealing his mighty strength amid constant conflicts, Xu Xiao finally unveiled his identity as the King of Northern Liang at their grand wedding. He punished all wrongdoers and attained a happy ending with the kind and resolute Qin Xiyan.