The novel of Lin Lanxiang portrays the"perfect"female image of Yan Mengqing,but arranges a tragic ending for her.The most prominent personality trait of Yan Mengqing is reflected not only in her being a conscious"martyr",but also in her emphasis on propriety and strict self-discipline.She persistently follows the rules of the feudal ethics,unable to make any changes even in situations of serious conflict between ideals and reality,thus forming a suffocating compulsive personality.This morbid personality dominates her life,preventing her from following the flow and finding a way out.She ultimately loses herself and becomes a victim of the feudal ethics she upholds.