At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Jiao Zhongqing, a minor official in Lujiang County, married Liu Lanzhi. They fell in love at first sight, their affection deep and their union seemingly made in heaven. However, this beautiful marriage was tragically destroyed by the constraints of feudal ethics, prejudice, and harsh judgment, ultimately ending in tragedy.

Through the tragic love story of Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi, *The Peacock Flies Southeast* profoundly reveals the cruelty of feudal ethics, while simultaneously praising their unwavering love and spirit of resistance. The title cleverly uses the image of the peacock, symbolizing the deep affection between husband and wife through the image of a beautiful bird in love, and the peacocks flying apart symbolizing separation and death, enveloping the entire play in a sorrowful and poignant atmosphere, establishing a tender and moving emotional tone.