Deng Huying went ten years without conceiving, suffered betrayal and unfaithfulness from her husband He Shengting and oppression from her in-laws, and resolutely divorced. Prince Ning, Xiao Ce, came to propose marriage, and after marriage the couple were deeply affectionate, adopting the First Imperial Princess Xiao Lihua. The Empress, in order to seize the Prince Consort, poisoned Xiao Lihua, and Xiao Ce and his wife joined forces to overthrow the Empress. Deng Huying was on good terms with her husband, the couple reunited, and her grievances were thoroughly vindicated.