First Chapter: The Meeting of the Star-crossed Lover
After the demise of her mother, Lin Dai Yu was being sent to live in her grandmother's house where she met her cousin Jia Bao Yu. The young couple soon developed an affection for each other. However, it wasn't long before their relationship turned complex with the arrival of their cousin Xue Bao Chai. Xue Bao Chai had, as an ornament, a golden locket that was deemed to be pair of a symbolic pair with the jade pendant that Jia Bao Yu wore on his chest...
Second Chapter: The Expression of Love
While Jia Bao Yu was attracted more to Lin Dai Yu than Xue Bao Chai, the latter's demeanor had obviously won more hearts in the household of their grandmother. While Jia and Lin were expressing their love for each other as they share a moment to read "The story of the West Chamber", Jia's sister, who was an imperial concubine, arrived to present Jia and Xue a pair of pearl necklaces, which again was seen as another gesture of binding for Jia and Xue.
Third Chapter: The Storm Continues
Jia Bao Yu was beaten by his father for his association with performing artists, which was considered inappropriate for his status. Lin Dai Yu and Xue Bao Chai both arrived to console him. Jia again emphasized his love for Lin, not knowing that his grandmother was already making plans for his marriage.
Forth Chapter: The Burial of Flowers
It was Jia Bao Yu's wedding day. Jia was overjoyed as he prepared himself to marry Liu Dai Yu. In the midst of fun and laughter, Jia noticed that his cousin Xue Bao Chai was nowhere to be found. He became suspicious as he fixed his gaze on the bride whose face was covered with a veil...
