The story sets at the end of Ming Dynasty, when the country is facing many problems, including lots of wars against the enemies who wants to take over the dynasty. There are two major parts to the main story, one involves with how the Emperor Song Jing facing the problems within the country, and the struggles around him. The other is the love story of Princess Cheung Ping and Chow Sai Hin, they went through lots of difficulties together, they also separated apart and reunited six different times.