In the popular Qing court drama "Step by Step", the character of Luwu has aroused widespread sympathy from the audience with his tragic fate. She was smart, kind, and beautiful, but she eventually chose to commit suicide by jumping into the river. So, what made this weak woman make such a decisive choice?
Lu Wu is the daughter of a princess of the previous dynasty, with a prominent background, but at the same time, she is also burdened with a heavy historical burden. Her identity doomed her to not pursue her own happiness like an ordinary woman, but to live for the interests and honor of her family. This pressure makes her particularly vulnerable in the face of love.
Luwu is deeply in love with the fourth elder brother Yinzhen, but their love cannot blossom for various reasons. On the one hand, Yinzhen had to hide his feelings in order to compete for the throne;On the other hand, Lu Wu also understands that as the daughter of a criminal minister, the gap between herself and the fourth elder brother is insurmountable. These factors make their love road full of ups and downs and setbacks.
In the play, Luwu had a short happy time, that is, she gave birth to a child with Yinzhen. However, the good times did not last long, and when the eighth elder brother learned of the existence of the child, he used the matter to inform the emperor, causing Lu Wu to be kicked out of the palace. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to Luwu, she has lost her only spiritual support, and her life has fallen into despair.
In this case, Luwu chose to commit suicide by jumping into the river. On the surface, this is her escape from reality, but in reality, it is more like her rebellion against fate. She couldn't accept that she was forced to leave her children and lovers, and she couldn't bear to be manipulated by others like this. Therefore, she chose to use her life to fight against this unfair world.
However, Green's death is not meaningless. Her sacrifice not only evoked Yinzhen's guilt and remorse, but also brought a turning point in his road to succession. More importantly, her story allows us to see the helplessness and sorrow of women in feudal society, and also reminds us to cherish today's freedom and equality.
In general, the reason why Luwu in "Step by Step Shocking" chose to jump into the river is because she can't find a way out when facing the difficulties of life and the pressure of society, so she can only end her pain in this way. Her tragic fate reflects the helplessness and despair of women in feudal society, and also warns us not to forget the lessons of history and strive for gender equality and human dignity.