A sense of hostility develops between two law enforcement officials of different ranks, Lu Yi and Yuan Jin Xia, over the investigation of a crucial criminal case.

While pursuing a common lead, Lu Yi and Yuan Jin Xia cross paths with each other amid a self-imposed race to solve the case. The former is distracted as he hears something that reminds him of his childhood.

Lu Yi and Yuan Jin Xia work things out for the bigger purpose that is to solve the case. As ordered by the emperor, they must travel to Yangzhou for further investigation.

When Yuan Jin Xia faces accusations of a major heist, Lu Yi takes matters into his own hands to ensure that she is not harmed.

Lu Yi comes across an intriguing piece of information related to Yuan Jin Xia's case.

Yuan Jin Xia and Xie Xiao get off on the wrong foot but ultimately become friends.