In the late Qing Dynasty, Mei, the only daughter of a humble scholar, has her life turned upside down by a devastating flood that sweeps away her home and family. With only her young brother by her side, she enters a world full of hardship and hidden danger. Guided by courage and new encounters, Mei's journey takes her through a land of tradition and chaos, where each choice tests her resolve. Then there are man-made dangerous beings who loom as calamitous threats over the city and her future. (Note that the story is 100% original, but the language has been polished by AI at many places to look professional)