Set in Wuzhen more than eighty years ago, this story follows the life of Chen Zilan, the young lady of the Chen family. It brings to life a cast of vividly drawn townsfolk, from noble-born young masters and ladies to loyal, simple-hearted maids, while weaving together the love and heartbreak of the Chen, Wen, and Zhang families. It is an epic tale of joy and sorrow, set in Wuzhen, the dreamlike waterside town of that era.