Xianglan in the Thirteen Hairpins of the Golden Hairpin, in the novel Dream of the Red Chamber, was chosen by Jia mother to be Baoyu's fiancée, but Baoyu didn't have much affection and eventually married another woman. In the plot of the novel, Xianglan said something like, "I only thought it was a bamboo horse, who would have expected him to be at the carver's place.? This is the hatred of my life." This quote well illustrates Xianglan's feelings of disappointment and resentment towards Baoyu.

"Stake" refers to the fact that after Xianglan was given up, she married the son of a rich merchant. This son, for the sake of power and wealth, tortured and tortured Xianglan at the stake. This was one of the most painful experiences in her life. However, even in such an unfortunate situation, Xianglan did not lose her dignity and courage, and she resolutely chose to commit suicide.

Xianglan's encounter is a tragic portrayal of ancient women and a condemnation of the moral corruption of social class and family in the novel. In the novel, although Xianglan could not get rid of the trick of fate, her resilience and courage, as well as her firm pursuit of her own heart, made her one of the revered images.