Jiang Bao

A family that moved from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan, under the seemingly peaceful days, each had their own worries. Grandmother (Tang Ruyun) couldn't forget the mainland and was determined to go back. Although Father (Tian Feng) and mother (Mei Fang) also had the awkwardness of being from outside the province, they were well aware that returning to the mainland was just a dream. Sister (Xiao Ai) has almost taken it for herself

In the 1930s, Tang Shuisheng, a rural teenager, came to Shanghai to seek refuge with his sixth uncle (played by Li Xuejian). Under his recommendation, he became the personal servant of the queen of singing and dancing, Xiao Jinbao (played by Gong Li). Xiao Jinbao is the woman of Tang Laoye (played by Li Baotian), a powerful figure in Shanghai. However, she has an affair with her subordinate, Song Erye, who has already been eyeing Tang Laoye's position