Handsome Magistrate Tao arrives in Biyun County, the so-called "Backyard of the Imperial Family", planning a visit to a barge for an old case. He meets A Fan, the loyal, frank and quirky barge owner who is pleased to assist him. The two develop a love-hate relationship, teasing each other daily. Tao Jun Ran and A Fan endure a series of strange and life-changing events, growing closer in the process.