This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Lan Aicao. Xu Qingjia lost both his parents when he was young. He studied hard and became the second place in the imperial examination. He married Hu Jiao, the youngest daughter of the Hu family, who was his old friend. Although Hu Jiao was born in a butcher's family and was not good at writing, she was cheerful and positive, and she was not particular about details. She managed everything in an orderly manner. Xu Qingjia was dedicated to the people and reformed and advanced. From the time he served as the county magistrate, Xu Qingjia reduced taxes and solved the silver mine case. Hu Jiao participated in the construction of the county school, opened boxing classes, and assisted Xu Qingjia in solving the case. The two of them joined forces to gain unanimous recognition from local people and strangers. After being promoted to the prefecture, Xu Qingjia took measures to develop the economy and alleviate the famine by planting medicinal materials according to local conditions. In addition, Hu Jiao bravely went out of the city to ask for reinforcements during the rebellion in the border town. The legendary couple was amazing. The couple overcame difficulties together, and Xu Qingjia rose step by step. Unexpectedly, Xu Qingjia's career suddenly hit the bottom and he was as sick as a mountain. The two had to return to their hometown. Hu Jiao stepped forward and demonstrated her talent in business to support the family, while Xu Qingjia stayed at home to take care of logistics. Not long after, Xu Qingjia's career turned around and he resolutely withstood the pressure to go to Beijing. The couple did not forget their original intentions and once again worked together to break the corrupt officials and embarked on the road of tackling tough problems for the people.