On the day she is meant to wed Shen Ze, Su Nian learns that his heart belongs to another woman. Refusing to remain in a loveless union, she shocks everyone by choosing his younger brother, Gu Yanchen, as her husband. He assumes she is making a reckless, revenge-driven decision, while others mock her bold choice. But Su Nian has already seen that Shen Ze could never offer the life she deserves. As Gu Yanchen witnesses her strength and warmth, his guarded distance slowly gives way to devotion. When Shen Ze realizes too late what he has lost and tries to reclaim her, Gu Yanchen stands ready to defy his own family to keep her safe. Through heartbreak and hardship, Su Nian discovers that one unexpected decision brought her to the man truly meant for her.