In only moments, Ting Yao's family is massacred and she arrives only moments too late. Her father's dying words were to seek asylum at the Governor's house where she will find safety with her arranged betrothal. Ting Yao's only met her betrothed once, when they were both children. Only for Fang Tian Yi, the warlord and govenor of the territory, to come stampeding through the doors with his troops and believe her the one who slaughtered her entire family. Now captive to Fang Tian Yi, she manages to escape and make her way to the Governor's house only to come to the realization that her maid has taken her place as the fiancé. In a cruelhearted ruse, Ting Yao's once maidservant offers her asylum only if she becomes her maid. Ting Yao accepts, hoping to work the situation to her benefit and to stay safe until she can acquire her rightful place as the Mistress of the house.

Fast paced, powerful, sexy, and risqué -- this was a wonderful romp of some tropes many others prefer to leave alone. A cold aggressive man lead with secrets of his own. Another man who appears to be the polar opposite, warm-hearted, kind, and soft-spoken. And a woman who's cunning and recognizes that now is the time to lay low and play her cards right. But soon, she will make her way to thriving instead of just surviving. No happily ever after here, so viewer beware!