Xin Qing married into the wealthy Mo family, only to suffer neglect and abuse from her husband, Mo Jingchen. On their wedding day, Mo Jingchen publicly humiliated Xin Qing and accused her family of plotting against him. Xin Qing held a lowly position in the Mo household and was deprived even of basic freedom. After becoming pregnant, Xin Qing hoped to improve their relationship, but instead faced even more humiliation. Mo Jingchen remained devoted to his former love, Yan Xi, and made life difficult for Xin Qing at every turn. Xin Qing was imprisoned and abused, and even faced threats to the life of her unborn child. In her despair, Xin Qing secretly began plotting to escape this painful marriage, vowing to fight for happiness for herself and her child.