Su Ruowan harbors deep feelings for Xiao Xun, the handsome and powerful Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. On a significant day related to her father, she sees the man of her heart appear, which fills her with apprehension. Driven by desire, she invites Xiao Xun to her private chambers, yet meticulously conceals her true affections. Later, when Xiao Xun's "white moonlight" returns, Su Ruowan gracefully steps aside, offering him a bowl of lotus seed soup as a silent farewell. However, before she can even exit the city gates, Xiao Xun intercepts her, cornering her against a wall.