During the Jin-Song Wars, two widowed mothers flee. Their sons, honest Guo Jing and scheming Yang Kang, reunite with lovers Huang Rong and Mu Nianci, facing adventures involving the Five Greats.

The story is set during the Jin-Song Wars. Two women escaped while pregnant when their husbands were killed. Their sons grew up separately. Guo Jing is honest, loyal and righteous, but slow-witted. Yang Kang is clever, but scheming and treacherous. They eventually meet each other and their respective lovers, Huang Rong and Mu Nianci. The main plot follows Guo Jing and Huang Rong's adventures and their encounters with the Five Greats.