The Hou Mansion suddenly suffered great changes. News came that the Wen family's father and son were martyred. The old lady and the mistress fell ill, and relatives from other clans were waiting for an opportunity to seize power. The prince's wife, Pei Yuli, endured her grief and supported the crisis with her weak body.
She cleaned up the inner house, stabilized people's hearts, and united with loyal servants to build a solid foundation; she cleverly exerted pressure on the court, used border defense to temporarily avoid the crisis of losing nobility, and resolved difficulties caused by political enemies; she also reorganized the family business, cultivated heirs, and consolidated the power of the old ministry.
From the turmoil to the restoration of glory, Pei Yuli used wisdom and courage to protect the Hou Mansion. The old things under the pomegranate tree bear witness to her deep love and commitment to her late husband. In the end, she did not remarry, but the name "Wen" became more and more important in troubled times, and she wrote a legend of a female head of the family.
