In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century Mongolia.

After a chance encounter, recently divorced advertising director Jian Bing and idealistic newcomer Sheng Yang find healing and love in each other, but must navigate age, status, and social pressures before deciding whether time will ultimately bring them back together.

After discovering that her wealthy husband has been unfaithful, a Chinese housewife resolutely divorces him and makes ends meet by working from the bottom up at a hotel, which is to be presided over by the hotel manager who previously tried to help her husband cover up his infidelity.

Huang Yi Mei, a talented artist, falls in love with Zhuang Guo Dong but they separate. After many challenges she remarries Fang Xie Wen but divorces. She meets her soulmate who is terminally ill but chooses to live life fully.

Stories occur in a modern law firm between partner lawyers, apprentice lawyers, and competitors.