Hou Chaozong, a man of letters, meets and marries a beautiful prostitute, Li Xiangjun. A corrupt official sets a trap for Hou Chaozong and he ends up in prison. The official tries to force Li Xiangjun to marry another but she remains faithful to her husband and the story, which reflects the turmoil of a particular period, has a surprising ending. Content is in both English and Chinese.