莺燕桃李

Renowned flower drummer of Jiangnan Opera, Liu Ying, excels in both art and virtue, earning her fame in the opera world. To ensure the future of Jiangnan Opera, she performs _White Snake Legend_ despite injury, and takes on Wei Tao as her apprentice, nurturing her talent. Under Liu Ying's guidance, Wei Tao progresses rapidly, winning the Gold Phoenix Award at the inaugural provincial opera newcomer competition with her performance in _White Snake Legend_. To challenge her apprentice, Liu Ying has Wei Tao learn the role of the princess in _The Golden Hairpin_, pairing her with the team's vice-captain and renowned dan, Xia Yan. Liu Ying herself takes on a minor role as a palace maid to support her apprentice. The performance of _The Golden Hairpin_ sparks a controversy.