Baoqin Cai successfully divorced Ye Qiu and soon after started a relationship with her current husband, Yan Jianjun, an official sent from Shangjing for inspection.
Yan Jianjun came from a "red" family, and after his father was vindicated, he himself secured a decent position. Under the "chance encounter" arranged by Baoqin Cai, the two quickly developed feelings for each other.
Afterwards, the couple moved to Shangjing, a place of wealth and power, leaving behind the impoverished mountain village completely.
As for Ye Qiu and Yu Xiaolin, who were manipulated by her, their reputations were destroyed. They had no choice but to get married, but even after marriage, they were subjected to constant whispers and pointing fingers for life. Ye Qiu's two younger brothers and his son Ye Shuai grew up in such a judgmental environment, developing a character of inferiority and gloom.
