The widow of Liu, to teach daughter Qian-ying calligraphy and music, invites a relative, a scientist, Wen Tai-zheng. He is rich and noble, but not young and lonely. Having appreciated the beauty of the girl, he agrees to start classes tomorrow.

Classes have begun; the teacher now and then touches the girl’s hands. That, dissatisfied, leaves. And the mother starts a conversation that it is time to find a good groom for her daughter. Wen has one in mind (he himself). He takes a jade mirror stand as a wedding pledge and leaves to “persuade” the groom. The matchmaker comes, everything is explained, but it is too late - the marriage is concluded.

They bring Qian-in. She showers insults at the old scientist and threatens to scratch his face if he enters the bedroom. Persuasion does not help. The morning comes, and the husband goes into the presence, continuing to convince his wife that he will take better care of her than any young helipad.

Having learned about the family troubles of the scientist, the governor of the region, Wang, invites him and his wife to a "literary dinner." The guest is invited to compose impromptu verses. If verses fail, he will be forced to drink water instead of wine, and his wife will be smeared with mascara on his face. Not wanting to feel shame, Qian-in is forced to ask her husband to try, agreeing to continue to fulfill marital duties. To celebrate, Wen writes an excellent poem. The governor organizes a feast on the occasion of the reconciliation of the newlyweds.