1920s, turbulent times and a chaotic world. Amidst this unique historical backdrop unfolded numerous heart-rending legends in a rural village nestled amidst the mountains. The transition from Jin to Shan saw the blossoming of love between the pure and virtuous Xu Pengzhi (portrayed by Chen Shu) and the village school teacher, Liu Tianxuan (portrayed by Sun Qiang). However, Liu's parents were on the verge of annulling their marriage, a shocking revelation being that Xu Pengzhi was a tomb raider named Xu Xiaopu, notorious for his morbid trade in unearthing graves for profit. In addition, he had once boasted about his daughter Xu Pengzhi as the legendary Iron Peony, a girl with the ability to sense buried treasure, which led to her life filled with strife.
A short while later, Xu Pengzhi was ensnared by warlord Zhao Yuanqi (portrayed by Chong Zi), becoming his concubine. In this dark and ominous mansion, power struggles, political machinations, and deceitful schemes played out one after another. Yet, Xu Pengzhi never forgot her dream of escaping from this grim manor shrouded in death and despair. In the midst of chaos, a tale of an extraordinary woman unfolds... This is a story set against the tumultuous times of the 1920s, where love, deceit, power, and fate intertwine in a remote mountain village.