Shen Shi poured all her family fortune into supporting her husband, only for him to seize her family's business. Years ago, she and her son were driven out of their home. Many years later, her son, Shen Yan, achieves the highest rank in the imperial examinations and becomes the top scholar. When the good news reaches the Meng family, Shen Shi is being bullied by members of the clan. Shen Yan returns to defend his mother, while Imperial Inspector Xie Linyuan arrives to investigate the dispute over the family property. One by one, the truth comes to light: her husband secretly kept a concubine, embezzled the Shen family's shops and farmland, and colluded with local officials for personal gain. Ledgers, contracts, personal tokens, and witnesses provide evidence. Shen Shi clarifies ownership of all the property and reclaims her family's ancestral estate. Her son receives an imperial honor, while those who schemed to seize other people's property are handed over to the authorities for punishment according to the law. Shen Shi takes back control of the Shen family and finally enjoys a peaceful life.