A widowed mother and her two daughters struggle to survive after the father's death, resorting to begging and odd jobs to make ends meet, while clinging to their dignity amidst hardship.Will the family's fortunes change when they discover unexpected meat in their pot?

The children reveal they participated in a risky scam to earn money for meat, involving faking a dead body to deceive people, which shocks their mother. Despite their success, she forbids them from continuing due to the dangers and moral consequences, showing her concern for their well-being.Will the children heed their mother's warning, or will the temptation of easy money lead them into more trouble?

Bess Cook reflects on her painful past and the meaning behind her name 'Discard', revealing her resilience amidst societal judgments and personal hardships.Will Bess's tough exterior crack under the weight of her past and current challenges?

Walter Grey helps Mess Cook name her three daughters, Dove, Sparrow, and Magpie, reflecting their personalities. The family plans to get beef the next day, but Mess Cook has a hidden agenda to secure extra meat by showcasing their new family member. Despite only receiving bones, Mess Cook hints at a bigger plan, leaving Walter and the daughters curious.What is Mess Cook's secret plan with the bones?

Walter Grey miraculously regains his ability to walk, surprising everyone and bringing a moment of joy to the household, while the children eagerly anticipate a special treat.Will Walter's recovery bring peace or new conflicts to the already complicated relationship between the two husbands?

Despite their poverty, the mother insists on sharing their beef fat with Ma Carter, recalling past kindnesses and hinting at a complicated history with Lewin Dale.What secrets does the past hold between the mother and Lewin Dale?

Lewin returns home, causing tension as Dove struggles to accept the new family dynamics, while Eleanor tries to navigate her role as the new wife and mother.Will Lewin's return disrupt the fragile peace in the household?

Mess Cook goes hunting in the mountains but doesn't return, causing her children to worry and seek help from Roger to find her.Will Mess Cook be found safely in the dangerous mountains?

Walter Grey, despite warnings, recklessly hunts a dangerous wild boar, showcasing his overconfidence. Meanwhile, the family's hidden tensions surface when the children express fear and resentment over past events involving Wat's dad, revealing unresolved conflicts.Will the family's hidden conflicts erupt as they struggle to keep their secrets and the boar hidden from the neighbors?

A mother and son discuss the aftermath of a broken engagement and plan to sell a wild boar to the wealthy Neville family to make ends meet, hinting at a deeper connection with the Nevilles.Will the third young master of the Neville family take the bait and pay the hefty price for the wild boar?

Mess Cook negotiates the price of a boar, securing a hefty sum of twenty taels, attributing her newfound luck to Walter Grey, but their celebration is cut short when Walter reveals a possible broken rib.Will Walter's injury put a halt to their streak of good fortune?

Mess Cook's injury reveals deeper health issues and financial struggles, while Sparrow uncovers a troubling truth about her mother's condition.Will Sparrow confront Mess Cook about the hidden truths regarding her mother's health?

Mess Cook's daughters discover her hidden illness and the high cost of treatment, leading to a desperate plan to sell themselves as handmaids to save their mother, which she vehemently opposes.Will Mess Cook's daughters go through with their plan despite her protests, and where will the family find the money needed for her treatment?

The widow and her children are struggling to survive, facing oppression from the Zhao woman. The family desperately seeks help to reclaim their dowry money for the mother's medical treatment, highlighting their dire situation and the injustice they face.Will the family succeed in reclaiming the dowry and saving the mother's life?

Mess Cook is confronted by the community about the twenty taels of silver she owes for saving Hugh's life, leading to a tense standoff where her daughter pleads for fairness and repayment.Will the community stand up for Mess Cook and force the repayment of the life-saving silver?

Sparrow and Wat manage to secure money to save Sparrow's mom by confronting Meg Swift, but tensions rise as the mom reacts negatively to their efforts.Will Sparrow and Wat's efforts be enough to save her mom, or will new conflicts arise?

Mess Cook is revealed to have a noble soul, contrasting with the superficial judgments of others. The family prepares for New Year's dinner while discussing potential schemes to profit from the rich, hinting at past conflicts with the third young master of the Nevilles' Mansion.Will Mess Cook's plan to exploit the third young master's wealth succeed or backfire?

The protagonist rushes back with medicine for her mother, who hesitates but eventually drinks it under pressure, only to feel dizzy immediately after. Meanwhile, Sparrow is offered a tempting reward to deliver a mysterious letter.What secrets does the letter hold, and will the mother's condition truly improve?

A mysterious visitor arrives at the house claiming to deliver New Year's goods, but the situation quickly turns suspicious as the family questions his identity and motives.Who is this stranger, and what does he really want with the Mess Cook?

Mess Cook's appearance undergoes a dramatic change after taking Mr. Fisher's medicine, leaving her children and Bart in awe. As she accepts New Year's supplies from Bart, tensions rise with the revelation that Nick sent the gifts, not Ralph.Will Mess Cook's newfound beauty lead to more complications in her already tangled relationships?