Having grown accustomed to a life of wealth, Chou'Er's mother couldn't do anything after being left without support.
Chou'Er was precocious, intelligent, and understanding. Despite her young age, she went into the mountains every day to chop firewood, which she exchanged for silver taels to support their home and care for her mother.
However, these days did not last long. Chou'Er's mother soon met a scholar from the same village.
The scholar was remarkably handsome, gentle, and refined. He didn't mind that Chou'Er's mother already had a daughter and even intended to marry her, promising to care for her for the rest of her life.
Having finally found someone to depend on again, Chou'Er's mother gradually began to resent her daughter, even though Chou'Er was intelligent, understanding, and obedient.
