Imperial Capital’s Legitimate Scheme

Shen Mingyuan, the legitimate daughter of Jiangnan, returns to the capital at fifteen by her father’s order. On the surface, she is going back home to live in peace, but in reality she is being drawn into the struggle inside the Prime Minister’s residence and the power struggle at court.

Her father Shen Yanzhi sees her as a pawn to curry favor with the Prince of Jing, while her stepmother and half-sister frame her in every possible way, and the truth behind her mother’s death gradually comes to light. With help from her maternal grandfather’s family, the Liu family, and the secret guard Zhixia, she advances step by step and unexpectedly becomes acquainted with Xiao Jingyu, the Prince of Jing, who holds military power and is upright and honorable.

The two go from testing each other to joining forces to break the deadlock. Shen Mingyuan gathers evidence, dismantles the treacherous faction, avenges her mother, and cleans up the court. In the end, she and Xiao Jingyu join hands, leave behind the conflicts, and stay together for life.