When Huonan Sheng, the youngest son of Huizhou porcelain merchant Huo Shan, was ten, his father arranged a betrothal between him and Su Mo, the eldest daughter of Zhejiang silk merchant Su Mingfeng. More than ten years have passed, and their wedding day is fast approaching. But Huonan Sheng brings home a country girl and even declares that he wants to call off the engagement. Huo Shan is furious, and has no choice but to have his rebellious son tied up and married off...