During Warring Period, Western Wei enslaved many citizens. Chu Qiao is thrown into a jungle with other slaves and becomes a hunting target for affluent lords. Prince Yan Xun of Northern Wei saves her. After that, she joins a strong Yuwen family and observes their power battle. Upon seeing this, she vows to take her sister and go. She draws Yuwen Yue's interest and receives intense training while befriending Yan Xun. Western Wei fights and Yan Xun's family is killed. After that, Yan Xun becomes ambitious and cruel to avenge what he lost. He mistrust Chu Qiao and takes advantage of her commitment and love, disregarding their relationship and his own sacrifices. Disappointed with Yan Xun, Chu Qiao breaks up with him and fights with Yuwen Yue, thwarting his revenge plans. She convinces Yuwen to end slavery, becoming a popular military strategist and general.