A family that drives a kind and honest daughter-in-law to madness is no good household. Daughters-in-law enter their new home aspiring to a harmonious life with their in-laws, with care and respect shown during festivals, but cold hearts arise not from ungratefulness but from repeated hurtful actions by the in-laws. Despite her tolerance, a daughter-in-law has her limits; bullied incessantly, she is forced to speak out. After all, human nature tends to be soft on the outside but hard on the inside. Some in-laws exploit this, covering the sky with one hand, dictating the household. She demands her children's obedience, continuously nitpicking their spouses, thus harrowing the family. Respect is reciprocal; without it, relationships crumble. A hardworking, frugal daughter-in-law is met with constant criticism, causing resentment and the inevitable decay of the mother-daughter-in-law relationship. The mother-in-law's temper tantrums disturb the peace, exerting control and selfish aggression wear down the younger generation's spirit. If the daughter-in-law is meek, she endures more bullying; if she is strong, the family may break. In such an endgame, the mother-in-law's 'victory' leaves behind destruction, potentially leading to disunion and divorce.