During the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, Chen Chunxing, a peasant girl, had to give up embroidery because her father was seriously ill and shoulder the burden of supporting her family. She found that the local soil was suitable for growing cotton, so she persuaded the villagers to plant it together. She also improved textile tools and weaved high-quality cotton cloth. Not only did she help her father treat his illness, but she also lifted the whole village out of poverty, and eventually married Shen Jingyan, a businessman who had always supported her.
