who speaks of her late husband, a high-ranking official, and their daughter, the gifted and beautiful Yingying. Following the death of her husband, Lady Zheng navigates the complex emotional landscape of loss while preparing Yingying for a future filled with suitors. The scene shifts to introduce Zhang, who is a scholar with unfulfilled ambitions, traveling to take an imperial examination but drawn to the mystique of the temple where Yingying resides. As these characters are brought together, their paths of love and duty intertwine, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of romantic longing and familial obligation amidst the backdrop of societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)