Yi Liankai, a flirtatious playboy from a wealthy family, falls in love at first sight with a pretty young maiden named Qin Sang. He, by all means possible, tries to force her hand in marriage, despite her harboring a crush on another man. Despite resenting him and rejecting all his advances and gestures of affection, Qin Sang agrees to marry Yi Liankai so that her father could recover his position as an officer. As they go through obstacles in times of war and chaos, Qin Sang slowly falls for Yi Liankai. However, things get complicated when her old flame returns to become her husband’s assistant.
Third master of Yi family and disciple of Mr. Fan. He is a flirtatious playboy who becomes devoted after falling in love. He is seen as playful and unbridled, but is actually brave and astute. He enters the armed forces and becomes the commander of the coalition troops just to protect Qin Sang.
Daughter of a high-ranking official. She is cold, mysterious yet intelligent and resourceful. She loves Li Wangping but couldn't ignore her mother's will for her to marry Yi Liankai. She is unbothered by Yi Liankai's flirtatious ways, and is focused on her goal to make use of the Yi family to help her father.
A hot-blooded youth who is patriotic. He was Qin Sang's first love, but they separated when he was sent overseas to study at Japan's top military academy. After graduating with flying colors, Li Wangping returns to the country with a new identity as Pan Jianchi. He stayed by Yi Liankai's side and becomes his second-in-command in order to get close to Qin Sang. He becomes a cunning and manipulative man.
First young master. He appears to be a gentleman, but is actually scheming and would stop at nothing to get what he wants. He was outstanding and exemplary in his younger days but becomes crippled after falling into a trap laid by Yi Shoucheng.
Jin Feng
Murong Qian
Yi Lianyi's wife, Murong Chen's daughter and Murong Feng's elder sister. A conservative and traditional woman. She is greatly valued by Yi Jipei, and is in charge of all household matters of the Yi family.
Zou Tingwei
Yi Lianshen
Second young master. A man who possess both wits and brawn. Having been trained in the military since young, he wields substantial authority and power within the army. He is scheming and power-hungry, and plans to usurp the family's inheritance. Due to his resemblance with Yi Shoucheng, he was mistaken to be his son.
Zheng Luoqian
Fan Yanyun
Yi Lianshen's wife, daughter of Mr. Fan. She is forward-thinking and independent. Despite her marriage, she is in love with Yi Liankai, her childhood friend, and silently make sacrifices for him.
Nie Jiale
Yi Xiaorong
Fourth young miss. She is lively and innocent, and is doted on by Yi Jipei.
Yi Xupei's younger brother. Leader of Sky Alliance. In order to replace his brother's position in the army, he uses all sort of underhanded and manipulative ways to destroy the people around him.
Warlord of Yizhou. An ambitious man who has secretly planned for years to topple the Yi army. He is cruel and merciless, and would sacrifice anything to achieve his goals.
Yi Jipei’s loyal subordinate based in Changye. Provincial military governor.
Sun Chuinan
Gao Shaoxuan
Son of Gao Peide. He likes Qin Sang.
Hao Bojie
Furong Cai
Eldest disciple of Fan Zhiheng. Li Chongnian's aide.
Wen Jiang
Yao Jingren
A division commander loyal to Li Chongnian, and helps keep an eye on Liankai.
Li Jun
Zhang Xikun
Governor of Fuzhou. He is loyal to Yi Lianshen.
Hou Peijie
Jiang Jinyi
Governor of Fuzhou. He replaced Zhang Xikun in the post after Li Chongnian’s siege of Fuyuan.
Yue Yaoli
Fan Zhiheng
Yi Jipei’s aide and confidant. Yi Liankai and Furong Cai's teacher. Yanyun's father.
Guo Wei
Lieutenant Song
Yi Liankai’s first adjutant.
He Yihao
Lieutenant Xu
Yi Liankai's second adjutant. He replaced Song in the post after his death.
Cheng household
Actor
Character
Introduction
Gao Xiong
Old Scholar
The wealthiest man in town. Head of Cheng household.
Shu Yaxin
Cheng Yunzhi
Young master of the Cheng family. An arrogant and unscrupulous man. He is also the financial backer of the Yi family.
Lv Jiarong
Min Hongyu
Illegitimate daughter of the Cheng family. A famous courtesan who was sold to the brothel since young. She loves Yi Liankai and lets herself willingly be used by him.
Others
Actor
Character
Introduction
Zhao Liang
Qin Housheng
Head of Qin household. Qin Sang's father. A knowledgeable and humble man who does not yearn for fame nor power. He was removed from his government position after being framed by Furong Cai, and falls into a dire situation.
Hao Zejia
Deng Yulin
A patriotic and passionate young girl. After she is released by capture, she changes her name and becomes a lawyer. She is also Qin Sang's close friend and protector.
"If Life Was Like How We First Met (人生若只如初相见)" (Insert song)
Jin Chi
3.
"Lock You, Lock Heart (锁你锁心)" (Insert song)
Sun Bolun
4.
"First Love, First Encounter (初恋初见)[7]" (Qin Sang's theme song)
Sun Yi
5.
"Women's Heart (女人心)" (Insert song)
Zheng Luoqian
6.
"Speechless (无言)" (Insert song)
Chen Weiqi
7.
"Song of Intoxication (醉狂歌)" (Ending Theme song)
Zou Tingwei
Reception
Controversy
Fei Wo Si Cun, the screenwriter of the drama and the author of the original novel, sued Wonderful Media for breach of a 5-year contract that ended in March 2016. She claims that the producers continued to work on the project without payment.[8] Wonderful Media responded that a substantial investment was already made in December and for the author to suddenly demand an extravagant sum was unfair and unwarranted.[9]
International broadcast
Malaysia - 8TV (Malaysia): 14 May 2018 – 20 July 2018, Monday to Friday, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
