The Emperor of the Ming dynasty had just approved of his future son-in-law who won the heart of his daughter with poetry. Later, the Qing army had attacked and took over the palace. The Emperor of Ming dynasty committed suicide with his family except Princess Cheung Ping. So the new Emperor of the Qing dynasty adopted the Princess and continued with the grand wedding.

香夭 (Fragrant Sacrifice) is the grand finale of the opera, sung on the wedding night. The Princess and her groom express their love for each other and their loyalty to the Ming dynasty, before they take their own lives, drinking poisoned wine.]]>