Crowds of visitors cross Broken Bridge, unaware that something mystical is stirring beneath the lake’s surface. That day, a ripple spread across the water, as if an ancient force was quietly awakening from the depths. From the lake emerged two stunningly beautiful maidens, their eyes as clear as water, their faces delicate and graceful. Yet, these women were no ordinary mortals—they were snake spirits who had cultivated their forms for centuries.

One of them was named Bai Suzhen, and the other was called Xiao Qing.They had transformed into human form to experience the beauty of the mortal world, to feel the joys and sorrows of human love and life. Standing by the breathtaking lakeside, they paused, savoring the peace and tranquility of the moment.

Just as they were basking in their brief escape, the skies suddenly darkened. A torrential rainstorm poured down without warning, drenching them in an instant. As they stood there, caught off guard and without shelter, a paper umbrella suddenly appeared above their heads. Looking up, they saw a refined young scholar with a gentle demeanor, shielding them from the storm. At the moment their eyes met, Bai Suzhen felt an inexplicable flutter in her heart, a feeling she had never experienced before—something akin to destiny taking root.

May I ask for your name?” The scholar gave a warm smile and said, "I am Xu Xian, and I reside near Broken Bridge." Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing introduced themselves as well, and in that fleeting moment, fate had quietly begun to weave their lives together.

From that day on, Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian met frequently at Broken Bridge, and their bond deepened with each encounter. As time passed, their love blossomed, and they eventually married, establishing a pharmacy called Baohetang. Bai Suzhen, possessing exceptional medical knowledge, treated countless patients, never asking for payment from the poor. Her kindness and skill made Baohetang flourish, and people affectionately called her Madam Bai.

However, their happiness was not destined to last.Seeing Baohetang thrive while Jinshan Temple’s incense offerings dwindled, jealousy took root in his heart.he quickly realized that Bai Suzhen was not an ordinary woman, but a formidable white snake spirit.Convinced that she was a threat, he made it his mission to tear the couple apart.

Summoning Xu Xian to the temple, Fahai coldly warned him, “Your wife is a demon—a snake spirit who will bring you misfortune. If you do not leave her, disaster will surely befall you!” He knew his wife’s heart better than anyone—how could she ever harm him? Even if she was truly a spirit, he loved her unconditionally. Besides, she was carrying their child—the embodiment of their love. Furious at Xu Xian's steadfast loyalty, Fahai used deceit to trap him within the confines of Jinshan Temple.

Days passed, but Xu Xian never returned home. But the monk sneered and declared, “Demon, if you do not leave, I will ensure your utter destruction!” Desperate, Bai Suzhen removed her golden hairpin and summoned a mighty flood, sending waves crashing against the temple walls.

In response, Fahai threw off his robe, transforming it into a great dam that blocked the rushing waters. In the end, Fahai used his deceptive magic to imprison her inside a golden alms bowl, sealing her beneath Leifeng Pagoda, separating her from Xu Xian and shattering their love.

Years turned to decades. Xiao Qing, after years of dedicated cultivation, finally attained the strength needed for vengeance. She then broke the seal of Leifeng Pagoda, freeing Bai Suzhen at last.

Together with their child, they lived a peaceful and joyful life, never to be separated again. Their love, like the waters of West Lake, flows endlessly—gentle, eternal, and rippling across time, whispering their tale to generations to come.