Genres: Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Romance

In a world where shadows whisper secrets and danger lurks around every corner, the legendary thief Liu Rong cunningly marries into the prestigious Xu family, igniting a thrilling battle of wits with the enigmatic Inspector Xu Mu Chen. This cat-and-mouse game reveals layers of deception and unexpected chemistry as the two natural enemies are forced to navigate their newfound roles as husband and wife.

Thirteen years earlier, Liu Rong’s life changed forever when Lord Su rescued her from the devastating floods in the South. To repay this act of kindness, she adopts the identity of his long-lost daughter, Su Jin Zhen, and weds Xu Mu Chen, all while hiding her true purpose: to infiltrate the Xu manor and locate a coveted jade pendant under Lord Su's orders.

As the days unfold, Liu Rong masterfully juggles her dual existence—by day, she is a gentle and devoted wife; by night, she transforms into the notorious “willow thief,” eluding capture at every turn. Inspector Xu Mu Chen is relentless in his pursuit of the elusive bandit, unaware that the thief he seeks is the very woman he comes home to each evening.

Their daily encounters become a delightful mix of tension and banter, as Xu Mu Chen finds himself ensnared in a web of domestic chaos and hidden agendas. With each clever exchange and near miss, the line between adversaries and lovers begins to blur, leading to a sweet yet dangerous romance that neither of them saw coming. Can they survive the secrets that bind them, or will their double lives tear them apart? Prepare for a tale of intrigue, love, and the thrill of the chase!

Tags: Age Gap [Real Life], Hidden Identity, Adapted From A Novel, Police Inspector Male Lead, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Thief Female Lead, Clandestine Operation, Bandit Female Lead, Flood

Adapted from the novel "Zei Niang Zi" (贼娘子) by Yan Nong (烟秾).