Lin Lin dies when her cousin pushes her off a cliff on the eve of her wedding.
Lin Lin comes back to life, two thousand miles away in Lingnan.
She becomes an orphan living under someone else's roof in a poor, backward place with a rugged local culture and little regard for learning. Drawing on the knowledge she gained in her previous life, she sparks a fervor for Confucianism. Years later, the region's flourishing Confucian culture is renowned throughout the realm.
But at this moment, there is no sound of students reading aloud in the school. All that can be heard is the smack of a ruler striking palms.
Lin Lin peeks over the wall and sees a handsome young man.
He just doesn't like studying.
Later, someone asks the accomplished Chief Councillor, "What's the secret to passing the imperial exams at such a young age?"
Without a moment's thought, the Chief Councillor replies, "My wife made me love studying."
This is a story about a top student and a struggling student.
Theme: Strive tirelessly to better yourself.
