Cao Chunxi was sold into the General's Mansion by her own mother and devoted herself to caring for the paralyzed Young General Wei Lingze for three years. After Wei recovered, he grew cold and arrogant, driving her away despite his hidden affection. Only when he saw her paired with the rising noble Shen Qingyuan did he bitterly regret his actions, shedding his pride to chase her—a classic case of "reaping what he sowed in tormenting her."
