Focusing on the legend of women’s growth, it displays the farmers’ difficult journey of survival and development under feudal rule.
On her wedding day, Ning Xiuxiu is kidnapped by bandits, throwing her family into chaos. In captivity, she calms herself and starts planning her escape.
Ning Xuexiang refuses to sell land to ransom his daughter. Amid the chaos, Feng Dajiao sneaks into the bandit camp and rescues Xiuxiu.
Fei Wendian returns drunk to the bridal room and passes out, unaware the bride was switched with Ning Susu. Xiuxiu escapes home, filled with despair and resentment.