A romantic comedy about family relationships and love in ancient China
Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Family Gatherings
The Ching family is introduced with their complex dynamics and relationships.
Key Events
Family Introduction — Ching family members introduced Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Ching Chi Yung, Ching Chi Bok, Ching Wing Chi, Sheung Kun Dan Fung, Sam Kam HingLocation: Ching Family Residence
Dun Ju Arrives — Dun Ju arrives at Ching residence Characters: Dun Ju, Ching Chi Hin, Ching Chi Yung, Ching Chi BokLocation: Ching Family Residence
Unexpected Encounters
Dun Ju arrives and begins forming relationships with the Ching family members.
Key Events
First Meeting — Ching Chi Hin and Dun Ju meet Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Dun Ju, Cheng Yim, Sit Siu SiuLocation: Town Market
Family Conflict — Sibling rivalry intensifies Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Ching Chi Yung, Ching Chi Bok, Sheung Kun Dan FungLocation: Ching Family Residence
Romantic Complications
Love triangles and misunderstandings develop between the main characters.
Key Events
Romantic Development — Ching Chi Hin and Dun Ju grow closer Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Dun Ju, Chow Mung HanLocation: Garden
Cheng Yim's Affection — Cheng Yim develops feelings for Ching Chi Yung Characters: Ching Chi Yung, Cheng Yim, Dun JuLocation: Teahouse
Family Reconciliation
The Ching brothers overcome their differences and reconcile.
Key Events
Misunderstanding — Misunderstanding between Ching Chi Hin and Dun Ju Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Dun Ju, Chow Mung HanLocation: Town Square
Sibling Reconciliation — Ching brothers reconcile their differences Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Ching Chi Yung, Ching Chi Bok, Ching Wing ChiLocation: Ching Family Residence
Joyful Unions
The story concludes with happy marriages and family celebrations.
Key Events
Love Confession — Ching Chi Hin confesses his love to Dun Ju Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Dun Ju, Cheng Yim, Sit Siu SiuLocation: Garden Pavilion
Happy Ending — Family celebration of marriages Characters: Ching Chi Hin, Dun Ju, Ching Chi Yung, Cheng Yim, Ching Chi Bok, Ching Wing Chi, Sheung Kun Dan Fung, Sam Kam HingLocation: Ching Family Residence
Story Breakdown
Family Dynamics — The complex relationships within the Ching family
Sibling Relationships — Rivalry and reconciliation between brothers
Mother Figures — Influence of Sheung Kun Dan Fung and Sam Kam Hing
Romantic Relationships — The developing love stories throughout the series
Main Romance — Ching Chi Hin and Dun Ju's relationship
Secondary Romance — Ching Chi Yung and Cheng Yim's pairing
Love Triangle — Involvement of Chow Mung Han
Social Connections — Friendships and community relationships
Dun Ju's Friends — Relationships with Cheng Yim and Sit Siu Siu
Community Events — Social gatherings and interactions
The Ching family is an affluent family that produces textiles for the royal family, the govt officials and the army during the Tang Dynasty.
Circumstances force the Ching's 4th son, Ching Chi Hin to marry Dun Ju, the daughter of a Tibetan general. However, their relationship is marred by misunderstandings and hatred for each other. The two remain in a loveless marriage, with Dun Ju wanting to return to Tibet and Chi Hin nicknaming her "stupid pig" because her name Dun Ju pronunciation sounds the same as "stupid pig" in Chinese. One day she runs into Luk Dung Jaun, a Tibetan govt official on the streets of the Tang capital. He tells her he is on a secret mission and asks for her help, promising that he will take her back to Tibet once they have finished their mission. Their mission is to find the long-lost illegitimate son of the Tibetan Emperor. The clues to finding this person is a gold butterfly pendant, a piece of jade and a birthmark on the person's chest.
