Mu Rong (Deng Kai), a respected Imperial army general, finds his reputation shattered when He Lian (Pa Li), a cunning woman, infiltrates his camp under the guise of a potential bride. Using her charm and wit, she poisons Mu Rong, frees a captured assassin, and escapes, leaving him disgraced by the Imperial court. Vowing revenge, Mu Rong pursues He Lian for five years, setting the stage for an intense confrontation where their battle of wits becomes increasingly complex. As they clash, an unexpected romantic tension emerges, blurring the lines between vengeance and attraction. This is a 2020 Chinese movie that explores the thin line between love and revenge.