Xi Fuwei lost her mother at a young age. Since her father has always been busy with the family business, she is very close to her brother, Xi Fucui. Xi Fucui is brilliant, but he is always sick. The Wen Family thinks highly of Xi Fucui, so they let their young master propose to Xi Fuwei. After Xi Fucui gets third place in the imperial examination, he suddenly dies. Xi Fuwei wants to call off the engagement, but the Wen Family disagrees. Meanwhile, a stranger shows up at Xi Fucui's funeral. His reluctance to answer Xi Fuwei's questions makes her suspicious. What is the truth behind Xi Fucui's death?