In order to escape the family's debt, Ye Nansheng, the prince of the Prince's House, faked his death and eloped with his pregnant wife, leaving the mess to his wife Yanniang. Yan Niang, who saw through the conspiracy, was unwilling to give in. She took away the dowry and faked her death and fled to the south of the Yangtze River. On the way, she took in the drowned scholar Shen Tingyun as her son-in-law and raised children. Ten years later, Shen Tingyun turned out to be the deposed prince, and Yan Niang was promoted to princess. Ye Nansheng's family returned to Beijing in despair. After learning the truth, their family was ruined and they were eventually angered to death by Yan Niang's wealth and status. Yan Niang uses her own way to treat others, and finally achieves a perfect life.
