The story takes place in northern China in early 1945 in a small town - Mission City. The story depicts its main characters during the Japanese invasion.

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According to a national census, the number of unmarried women between the age of 30 to 40 has been increasing and is now at the highest. Compared to 10 years ago, the rate of unmarried women have increased by 6.7% and 8.5% for woman in their early 30’s and late 30’s, respectively. Why are they not getting married? The women appearing in this drama are unmarried for various reasons including, they have high expectations, are not able to be themselves in front of men, become attracted to losers, think being single is much more easier, or they think men are unreliable. They’re almost about to lose all hope, however, it’s not that they don’t want to get married, it’s just... things just don’t work out, they don’t know if they’re getting married for themselves or to please others, or they question whether there really is a reason to get married. This drama will realistically portray the trials and tribulations of love, friendship, and work of these women. ~ Fuji TV

Shortly after Su Zu was born, she was adopted by Su Qin, a prostitute. Therefore, the neighbors all assumed Su Zu would become a prostitute in the future. Not accepting her fate, Su Zu met a young rich boy Lin San when she was 18 years old. Only knowing him for 38 days, she married him at once because she wanted to get away from her unhappy home. She thought the marriage would bring her a new, blessed, happy beginning to her life, but it was the beginning of a bigger misfortune.

Ha Eun's girlfriend breaks up with her because she's scared of people knowing she's a lesbian. After a push from her best friend, Ha Eun meets Min Seo on a dating app. The two of them do all of the things on Ha Eun's list of dates that she never got to do with her ex. After spending time together, will Ha Eun be able to get over her ex and move on?

Gong Soo Rae only love her husband, Seo Bong Gook since she met him in her teen-ages. She then learns that her husband is having an affair with Choi Yi Kyung. Meanwhile, Park Chan Woo will plays a man who supports her.

A story revolving around the mischievous Concubine Meng who starts out at odds with the King but falls in love with him in the process.

Bu Meng is the daughter of a prominent public official during the Sui Dynasty. After entering the palace, she is exposed to the lies and intrigues surrounding the imperial family. Unwilling to have her fate decided by others, she pretends to be perpetually ill. Her time at the palace allows her to meet Concubine Yan who is clever and resourceful, Concubine Qu who's a crybaby, a glutton and a romantic and Concubine Xiao, a skilled martial artist who hails from a clan of generals. The four become fast friends and sisters in the inner palace.

Because of constant disagreements with Bu Meng's father, the King decides to let off some steam by picking a bone with Bu Meng one day but unexpectedly becomes attracted to her unique personality. He starts to purposely create opportunities for them to meet that are brushed away by Bu Meng who tries to avoid him as much as possible. Not until a chance encounter outside the palace does she begin to see the King's many good and lovable sides.