Three Years of Exile, A Mountain and River as Dowry

After the He family is exiled to Ningguta, Song Yun secures an imperial pardon by spending all her wealth. However, once the news arrives, He Xinggang colludes with Liu Ruyi to demote Song Yun to a concubine. Heartbroken, Song Yun breaks ties, restores her status as the richest woman in the land, and falls in love with Emperor Pei Jiuqing, who is undercover. Unable to accept his wife's loss, He Xinggang teams up with Song Yun's adopted sister to retaliate. Throughout this turmoil, Pei Jiuqing stands by Song Yun, helping her settle scores one by one. When the Prince of Nanyang allies with foreign enemies to rebel, Song Yun uses her resources and wisdom to assist Pei Jiuqing in quelling the chaos. In the end, they restore peace, and Song Yun ascends to the throne.