A decade after their days at Eternal Flame Military Academy, the tides of war return. Commander Hu Yanzhen fights on the front lines of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1943–1945), while his wife, He Xiang, builds a quiet life raising their son, Chenxi. Their best friend, the honorable Major General Lee Junshan, remains ever close—quietly harboring unspoken love for He Xiang, and becoming the boy’s beloved uncle.
But war shows no mercy. When Hu Yanzhen is betrayed and killed by his most trusted officer, Major Lin Yi, their world collapses. Broken but not defeated, He Xiang rises again—with vengeance in her heart and Lee Junshan by her side. Together, they uncover the truth, bring Lin Yi to justice, and restore honor to the fallen.
Years pass, and from the ashes of grief grows a new bond. As Lee Junshan becomes a steadfast father figure to Chenxi, the shared pain and healing give birth to a quiet love. When he finally proposes, He Xiang accepts—with Hu Yanzhen’s memory a blessing, not a barrier.
In the shadow of war, they find a second chance at love. Their union becomes a symbol of hope, resilience, and the strength to begin again—even after the greatest loss. The battle for the Republic rages on, but their hearts beat with new purpose.