This drama tells the story of Jiang Rongyun, a hard-working and kind-hearted rural woman who has long suffered oppression and domestic violence from her patriarchal, tyrannical and mean husband-in-law. In despair and forbearance, she gradually awakens to resist due to the kind help of her neighbor Song Jianzhang and the ideological enlightenment of educated youth Tan Xiuna. She bravely broke away from the shackles of feudal marriage, was not afraid of rumors, left home, and guarded her daughter alone; the upright and courageous Song Jianzhang always guarded her silently, and firmly accepted the mother and daughter regardless of criticism. In the end, Jiang Rongyun transformed from a submissive and miserable daughter-in-law into an independent, self-reliant woman who dared to pursue happiness. She took her daughter into a new life full of warmth and respect, interpreting a woman's awakening and bravery to save herself.
