At the beginning of this century, there was a saying in the upper reaches of the Yuan River in Xiangxi: A woman, after marriage, would go to the river to work as a prostitute for a few years. She would save up some money while still young, buy some land, cattle, and sheep, and then return home to live a peaceful life with her strong husband, raising children and enjoying family happiness. This was considered a good life. The kind-hearted and gentle village girl, Mei Niang, was sent to the river by a young, pure man with hopes for a better future. Meanwhile, the young and innocent daughter of a prominent family, San San, fell in love with the tofu shop owner, Si Gou Zi. However, her parents insisted she marry a wealthy young man from the provincial capital.
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