During the reign of Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, the situation on the border between Song and Liao Dynasties was treacherous, and the party disputes in the court were fierce. Shen Qinghe, the daughter of the prime minister's family, was wronged and became the daughter of a guilty minister. She lurked in the Jingbei Palace to seek revenge, and reunited with Xiao Chengyu, who shouldered the important responsibilities of his family and country. Old love rekindled but misunderstandings continued, and they were forced to separate due to intrigue. The truth gradually became clear in the flames of war, but it was impossible to escape the fate of the poisonous poison. Xiao Chengyu died in the battle, and Qinghe guarded the plum tree to wait for his return. Love is like a cold plum, and the bones turn to ashes.
Purpose: Using the cold plum as a metaphor, it tells the sadness and perseverance of love that turns to ashes.