Manli marries Jiahao. Their life is disrupted by Jiahao’s tyrannical father, who drove away prior daughters-in-law with outdated rules. Manli refuses to back down, cleverly counters his schemes, exposing his hypocritical behaviors to the community. His wife divorces him, he becomes a laughing stock, and is sent back to his hometown. Jiahao is won over by Manli, gives her his earnings, and makes her head of household.