
What starts as a political marriage turns into something far more dangerous. A brilliant lawyer forced into an engagement. A powerful minister who’s wanted her for years. She thinks this is strategy. He knows it’s been personal from the start. And somewhere between power games, secrets, and late-night tension… they stop pretending this marriage is only business.

After ending her relationship with her cheating ex-boyfriend Yang Junyi, Fang Yun returns home. She casually dismisses the breakup as "trash sorting" when her family expresses concern, earning her grandfather's approval. Subsequently, Fang Yun's grandfather forcefully announces an arranged marriage with Zhao Tingwen, the powerful head of the Zhao family. Despite her mother's worries about the twelve-year age gap, Fang Yun compromises for the sake of her family, under the weight of her grandfather's authority and her father's financial interests. The two families officially meet at the Jingzhou Hotel. Fang Yun has her first encounter with Zhao Tingwen, the "Uncle Zhao" rumored to hold immense power and possess an extraordinary aura in Jingzhou, marking the formal beginning of a marriage driven by interests.

What starts as a political marriage turns into something far more dangerous. A brilliant lawyer forced into an engagement. A powerful minister who’s wanted her for years. She thinks this is strategy. He knows it’s been personal from the start. And somewhere between power games, secrets, and late-night tension… they stop pretending this marriage is only business.

Fang Yun bumps into Zhao Tingwen in the corridor and, worried that her previous teasing nickname "Uncle" might have been overheard, awkwardly retreats back to the banquet hall. At the matchmaking banquet, Fang Yun's grandfather and Zhao's patriarch vigorously try to set up Fang Yun and Zhao Tingwen. Fang Yun outwardly plays the role of a gentle "young lady from a prominent family," but inwardly despairs about the arranged marriage, even worrying that Zhao Tingwen might refuse. To her surprise, Zhao Tingwen publicly expresses his satisfaction with Fang Yun and decisively proposes getting their marriage certificate first, followed by a wedding next month, thus finalizing their engagement. Although Fang Yun finds the matchmaking exhausting, she isn't entirely opposed to the handsome "Minister Zhao."

Fang Yun and her best friend Su Yi drown their sorrows at the "Cloud Top" nightclub. Fang Yun vents to Su Yi about her blind date, Zhao Tingwen, an uncle-figure from the Zhao family. She describes Zhao Tingwen as deeply calculating and possessing an imposing aura that makes her feel exposed. Upon learning that her blind date is none other than Zhao Tingwen, the youngest minister in the history of Beijing's foreign trade department, Su Yi's attitude takes a complete turn, and she actively tries to set them up. After getting drunk, Fang Yun intended to call Uncle Wu to pick her up and instructed him to keep it from her grandfather. Unexpectedly, the call goes to Zhao Tingwen's phone. Zhao Tingwen's deep, domineering voice orders her to wait where she is, leading to a delicate misunderstanding.

In this episode, Fang Yun, drunk at the "Cloud Top" bar, mistakes her husband Zhao Tingwen, who has come to pick her up, for an elder named "Uncle Wu," even teasing him about looking more handsome. Her best friend, Su Yi, frantically reminds Fang Yun that the man is Minister Zhao. Realizing her mistake, Fang Yun is extremely embarrassed and tries to call the real Uncle Wu to pick her up. However, she accidentally calls Zhao Tingwen's private number in front of him. Zhao Tingwen answers the phone and, with a commanding yet gentle tone, tells her to wait where she is and that he will personally take her home. In the car, Zhao Tingwen tenderly takes care of the sleeping Fang Yun, revealing in his heart that Fang Yun is the light of his life that he longs to hold onto.

This episode sees Zhao Tingwen personally drive the drunk Fang Yun back to her family home. Fang Yun's parents are very pleased when Zhao Tingwen carries their daughter into the house, showing intimate and thoughtful gestures throughout. After confirming that the two are getting along well, Fang Yun's mother seizes the moment to ask when they plan to get their marriage license. To their surprise, Zhao Tingwen answers "tomorrow" without hesitation, demonstrating his resolute determination to win Fang Yun over.

This episode sees Fang Yun woken by her mother and preparing to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with Zhao Tingwen to get their marriage certificate. Although Fang Yun felt it wasn't necessary to make a big fuss just for the certificate, she changed into an exquisite qipao at her mother's insistence. Zhao Tingwen was already waiting downstairs, and they headed to the Civil Affairs Bureau together. Due to Zhao Tingwen's special status as "Minister of the Foreign Affairs Department of Jingzhou," the Civil Affairs Bureau opened a special channel for him. After a series of ceremonies including signing, exchanging rings, and taking photos, they officially became husband and wife. Looking at the marriage certificate in her hand, Fang Yun marveled that she had actually married Zhao Tingwen, a man coveted by countless noble ladies in Jingzhou.

This episode tells the story of Fang Yun and Zhao Tingwen officially getting their marriage certificate. On their way to a celebratory dinner, Zhao Tingwen reveals his deep affection and thoughtfulness behind his "old-fashioned" demeanor. He not only delivers a touching confession but also precisely remembers Fang Yun's dietary preferences, which she casually mentioned during their blind date. However, upon arriving at the restaurant, they unexpectedly encounter Fang Yun's ex-boyfriend Yang Junyi, who cheated on her. Yang Junyi plays the victim, verbally abuses Fang Yun, and attempts to get physical. Zhao Tingwen intervenes in time, protecting Fang Yun with a dignified stance and demonstrating his strong protective instincts.

In this episode, Fang Yun is harassed by her ex-boyfriend Yang Junyi, but her current husband, Zhao Tingwen, fiercely protects her. Zhao Tingwen uses his status and position to implicitly threaten Yang Junyi by leveraging his father's promotion, successfully forcing Yang Junyi to back down. Afterwards, Fang Yun confesses to Zhao Tingwen the pain of being betrayed in her previous relationship. Zhao Tingwen displays a high moral compass and promises Fang Yun the importance of loyalty in marriage. Looking at the upright and steady man before her, Fang Yun feels a subtle shift in her heart and develops a good impression, believing that Zhao Tingwen might truly be a worthy partner to entrust her life with.