It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian, and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule. The Qin Empire becomes the first dynasty of Imperial China.
The Qin State has achieved strategic dominance among the six states due to aggressive measures put forth by King Zhao Xiang. After the consecutive deaths of King Zhao Xiang and his successor King Xiao Wen, the royal court was thrown into disputes over legitimacy. Lu Bu Wei, a powerful and influential merchant attempts to seize power by helping Ying Yi Ren, a prince in exile, to the throne. The eldest prince leaves the capital bringing the political unrest to a close.
Qin strikes down the other states with the ambition to rule all the lands. However, the battle between Qin and Zhao proves to be difficult and deadly. After Ying Zheng, a prince of Qin, and his mother Zhao Ji make their way home, Ying Zheng begins to exhibit the qualities of a ruler under the guidance of Lu Bu Wei. In order to seat her son on the throne, Zhao Ji and Lu Bu Wei join hands against Huayang Furen. Ying Zheng starts on a bloody path to becoming an emperor as he uses the people around him to secure power.
The domineering king of the sea meets a chivalrous lady who descended from a family of generals. A series of unexpected events ensue and she becomes his unwilling wife.
Hua Rong ran away from home to fulfill her dreams of going on a heroic adventure. As she sets sail, she gets captured by notorious pirate Qin Shang Cheng and finds herself becoming a bride against her will. After much trouble, Hua Rong successfully escapes the island. Meanwhile, she crosses paths with the young prince Jin Yi Wen who falls for her at first sight. However, Qin Shang Cheng who has also fallen for her starts on a journey to chase after his wife.
