This lengthy poem narrates the tragic love story of Jiao Zhong-qing and his wife Lan-zhi, set against the backdrop of familial and societal pressures. Lan-zhi, skilled and diligent, faces the disapproval of her mother-in-law and is forced to leave, despite her and Zhong-qing's profound love and vows of fidelity. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle against external dictates, culminating in the couple's separate but equally tragic deaths due to their unbearable separation. Their story, immortalized by the intertwining pine trees and the perpetual song of peacocks by their graves, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and the consequences of societal constraints.