It tells a story about a border town which has little connection with outside world in the early Republic of China.
17 years ago, Her mother was pregnant before marriage and she committed suicide after giving birth to Cuicui by drinking cold water in the river.
There is a rich man in the border town, who has two handsome sons that both fell in love with Cuicui.
Unfortunately, the older son dies in an accident and the rich man pins the blame on Cuicui's grandfather.
Even though the younger son loves Cuicui, he can't marry her after the death of his dear brother.