Gong Sun Li is the grand-daughter and disciple of Gong Sun Yu, a military commander. Since they were children, Jing Ke and Li have been in love with each other. Jing Ke is poisoned while attempting to protect Li from an attack. The Qin Emperor, Ying Zheng, is captivated by Li's attractiveness, and Li agrees to marry him in order to save Jing Ke.