Synopsis :
In Ming Dynasty China, two pairs of siblings are destined for each other. But fate throws countless obstacles in the path of their happiness.

The emperor (Chang Chen) and the princess (Faye Wong) are bored of palace life, and so they sneak out of the palace themselves. One day, the princess bumps into a brother (Tony Leung) and a sister (Vicky Zhao) and falls in love with the brother at first sight. However, the princess, who is dressed up as a young gentleman, is attracting the sister. Meanwhile, the emperor falls for the sister. Things quickly become more and more complicated...