He Wei Fang, a talentosa proprietária do próspero Jardim Fangyuan de Chang'an, ganha fama ao organizar uma impressionante exposição de peônias para enviados estrangeiros. Depois de descobrir a verdade por trás da morte de sua mãe, ela troca o comércio pela compaixão, abrindo clínicas e ensinando ofícios. Junto com Jiang Chang Yang, ela ajuda o imperador durante um período de agitação política e ajuda a suprimir a rebelião do príncipe Ning, ao mesmo tempo em que cultiva um amor poderoso que resiste às adversidades.
Liu Chang meets with He Wei Fang, which makes the Princess seethe with jealousy. She arranges for someone to slander He Wei Fang, accusing her that the Tresses Pill in her shop has killed Madam Wu.
Xiao Xue Xi, the daughter of General Xiao, the Governor of Hexi, arrives in the capital. King Ning plans to arrange a marriage between her and Pei Zhong, a descendant of a noble family. Though Pei Zhong is deeply taken with Xue Xi, he fears she has feelings for her childhood friend, Jiang Chang Yang. This leads him to come up with a devious plan.
Liu Chang orders his men to search Wanguan Hall when Jiang Chang Yang is being imprisoned. He Wei Fang asks Da Fu to inform Miss Yun while she attempts to slow Liu Chang down.
The Fang Garden catches on fire. Mu Dan rushes in with no regard for her own safety to save the people inside. When Jiang Chang Yang finds out, he runs into the fire to look for He Wei Fang. But he passes out from inhaling too much smoke.
The pirate points out in court that he was instructed by Princess Li You Zhen. Li You Zhen worries that it will affect King Ning if things get out of hand. Thus, she admits that she's the culprit behind the fire.
Foreign envoys and officials gather at the Imperial Garden to admire the blooming snow peonies. Everyone has high praise for the view. The emperor is delighted. He grants He Wei Fang a plaque with the writing "Peerless Youthful Beauty" on it.
Pei Zhong blames Jiang Chang Yang for ruining his plans with Xue Xi, so he kidnaps He Wei Fang to get back at him. As soon as Jiang Chang Yang finds out, he immediately gathers his men to confront Pei Zhong.
Jiang Chang Yang informs Vice Minister Lu to search the merchant ship escorted by Liu Chang. The search uncovers a large number of Buddha statues forged from copper and iron. When questioned by the Emperor, King Ning, trying to cover up his secret weapon production, claims that Liu Chang will be stripped of his rank.
He Wei Fang, Xiao Chun, and Da Fu are making a delivery for their customer and encounter bandits along the way. After receiving news from Liu Lang, Jiang Chang Yang rushes to save them.
The emperor is mad at Jiang Chang Yang for taking bribes. He strips him of his position as Flower Bird Envoy. At the same time, he seizes all of his assets.
The spring imperial exam is nearing. King Ning and his faction cut the lamp oil supply to interrupt modest scholars from studying for the exam. He Wei Fang teaches them how to create lamp oil and thinks of a way to transport a large amount of it into the Capital.
Upon learning of Jiang Chang Yang's plan, He Wei Fang suggests hosting the banquet at Fang Garden to facilitate their scheme. During the banquet, Zhang Qian leads the newly appointed young officials in reciting a poem condemning corrupt officials, a pointed critique aimed squarely at King Ning.
Jiang Chang Yang is killed by King Ning. He Wei Fang is knocked out by Liu Chang and brought back to his residence. When she wakes up, she finds out she is tied to a bed in handcuffs and shackles.
Magistrate Du hires some people to take revenge on He Wei Fang. He Wei Fang hides in an umbrella workshop. Someone suddenly appears during the crisis and knocks out everyone who tries to capture He Wei Fang.
The Hedong army's granaries and supplies are burned to ashes by King Ning's men. Upon learning that Jiang Chang Yang's forces are running low on provisions at the frontlines, He Wei Fang organizes the collection of military supplies and delivers them to the battlefield via large merchant ships.
