Xu Kai

Xie Qing Yuan, orphaned at a young age, lived on the streets until she met Shen Run, who had been sent to the army after a family tragedy. They parted ways with a promise to survive, and Shen Run gave her a penny as a token. Years later, Xie Qing Yuan returns to Xie Mansion, determined to uncover the truth about her mother's death. As Shen Run rises to power, he is assigned to oversee the Xie family during a crisis. While working together, the two rekindle their bond. Shen Run is drawn to Xie Qing Yuan's courage, intelligence, and optimism, while she grows to trust him as a close ally and friend.

Wu Zhen, known throughout Chang'an City as a notorious dandy, has a unique and extraordinary background. As the daughter of the Duke of Henan and sister to the Empress, she has enjoyed a life of luxury and indulgence. With a bold, uninhibited nature, Wu Zhen is infamous for dressing in men's clothes, frequenting the Lefang brothel, and leading a band of aristocratic youths on wild escapades. Her carefree lifestyle, however, conceals a deeper, supernatural secret. From a young age, Wu Zhen could see spirits, a gift that marked her path to an unusual destiny. After a fateful fall from a building, she was saved by the former Cat Master, who passed on his demonic powers to her. Now, Wu Zhen stands as the new Cat Master, quietly governing Chang'an's hidden Demon City and maintaining order among the supernatural beings that reside there. Mei Zhu Yu is a Taoist prodigy. Nephew to a noble concubine, Mei Zhu Yu shares Wu Zhen’s ability to see spirits. Sent to a Taoist temple in his youth, he honed his spiritual powers and quickly rose to prominence within Taoism. Although he hides his abilities from the world, his skill in Daoist arts is unmatched, making him an invaluable ally to Wu Zhen. Together, Wu Zhen and Mei Zhu Yu form an unlikely but harmonious pair. Their daily life unfolds in a world where human and spirit realms intersect, filled with love, laughter, and moments of tenderness, as they navigate their roles as protectors of the unseen world.

Li Ni, the emperor’s grandson, is stuck defending the border and dealing with a rebellion. Though royal, he’s always been neglected by his father and prefers life as a carefree general. On the battlefield, he meets Cui Lin, disguised as Lieutenant He. She’s the ambitious daughter of a powerful general, and they clash on the frontlines. Despite their rivalry, their clever strategies and banter lead them to fall for each other, mixing love with a bit of competition.