The mighty official, Huo Jue, wields immense influence.... more>>

People who sent him money, jewels, and various rare items wanted to cross his threshold.

Of course, some also sent him women.

One day, someone happily presented him with a married woman, “It’s said that this woman was once engaged to the Lord. Later, when the Lord’s family fell into misfortune, she married someone else. Now she’s sent to the Lord. Lord can do as he pleases.”

Everyone thought that the woman who had abandoned Huo Jue would meet a bad end in his hands.

No one knew that ten years ago, a girl traveled thousands of miles alone just to tell her former fiancé, who had suffered palace punishment, “In this life, there is more than one path to take. It’s just a matter of choosing another path. It’s difficult, but you must keep going and live your own life.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

The girl cried and said, “Then I’ll go back and get married.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

Since then, she has been the cinnabar mole on his heart, unfathomable and untouchable.

It hurts when thinking of her, and pain by touching her. <<less

"There are four sights most deserving of praise in the world; that of the snow, the moon, the wind, and the bloom. Yet their beauty only hides an invariable truth, that nothing gold can stay."... more>>

"These stories have been written countless times by the scholar’s brush. People come and people go, but the lament remains the same; no joy is greater than a promise made, no pain deeper than hope betrayed."

A collection of four independent tragedies on the themes of snow, moon, wind and bloom. Inspired by Ming Dynasty history; written and translated in the huaben style. <<less

It's laughable that after a century of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it crumbled due to the decline of the royal heirs. Not only did a fool ascend the throne, but also a eunuch seized great power.... more>>

Wu Jing found himself in the shoes of the last imperial son of the Great Zhou, a recently crowned emperor who was perceived as a fool. He watched as people took advantage of his ignorance, serving him a meager meal of vegetables and plain rice.

Fists clenched, he grew angry.

Outside the palace hall, palace maids gossiped:
"That little emperor is quite handsome."
"If only he weren't a fool."
"The Ninth Thousand Years probably won't tolerate the restored normal emperor sitting in this position."

Wu Jing felt deflated.
He had to swallow his pride and continue pretending to be a fool.

Until one day, as he passed by the imperial garden, he accidentally saw the unpredictable and ruthless Ninth Thousand Years, known for killing without blinking, wearing a crane-patterned court robe. The red sleeves draped gracefully on the ground.

The Ninth Thousand Years squatted down, revealing a side profile with a smiling expression, extending a slender hand, feeding... a wild cat!

This cat was one of the wild cats in the imperial garden.
The next day, at the same spot, he saw the Ninth Thousand Years feeding a limping stray dog.

The third encounter was in the imperial study.
Wu Jing sat stiffly on the grand dragon throne, with a eunuch beneath his feet, a ten-year-old who accidentally spilled tea on the Ninth Thousand Years' robe, now frantically bowing.

Blood streamed down his face.

After a moment, someone came to take the little eunuch away, but the man sitting in the chief minister's chair suddenly spoke in a gentle tone, "Forget it, he's just a child."

Wu Jing shifted his black eyes.
Ning Qinghong turned his gaze, "Your Majesty, please let me review your lessons during this time."

"Gurgle—"
Wu Jing awkwardly looked at his stomach, a sudden insight striking him. The semi-grown teenager tilted up a pretty little face, his black eyes innocent, "Brother, I'm hungry."

Ning Qinghong narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up a pastry, "Come here." He fed the little emperor like he was feeding a kitten, coaxing him to finish.

Rumors spread that the Ninth Thousand Years suffered from a mental illness.
Sometimes smiling, sometimes cruel and tyrannical.

Wu Jing, who regretted hugging this thigh too late, hid in the wardrobe of the sleeping palace, hearing calls from outside.

Ning Qinghong, with a cold face, spoke in an oddly soft tone,
"Wu Wu, aren't you hungry?" <<less

Mu Wan Qing was dressed as cannon fodder playing a female supporting role in a book about a reborn female protagonist.... more>>

The heroine was her amazing and talented cousin. She was reborn on the way to exile, and she devoted all her clan to help her ascend to the backyard of the Emperor.

And Mu Wan Qing’s whole family was used as a stepping stone and was destroyed on the road of exile.

Mu Wan Qing: I am so tired, let’s destroy it.

In the chaos of the house raiding scene, Mu Wan Qing hurriedly grabbed the marriage certificate with a swoosh.

During the breaking up of the marriage, Mu Wan Qing exchanged the marriage certificate for a mule cart and twenty taels of silver and started a long journey of exile.

In order to survive, she resorted to roasting pig trotters, making fried chicken, farming cotton, and breeding sheep.

Engaged in building water power, building cities, building cement roads, and creating a prosperous fortress in the south.

Accidentally played a big game, and the plot was really shifted…

The Reborn Cousin: Everyone is concentrating on building infrastructure, how can I play the script of the palace fight?!

At the palace banquet, the arrogant and arrogant frontier master sat alone while pouring the drink. There was a commotion at the door, and the beautiful and heroic first female assistant, Mu Wan Qing walked in surrounded by everyone.

The man put down the wine glass and quickly ran over, with his eyes full of love, he said, “Madam, I can’t eat without you.”

There was an uproar at the scene. <<less

After transmigrating to the ancient times, Tang Shen originally wanted to start a small business, support his family, and live the rest of his life happily.... more>>

However, being cautious can only protect oneself, but cannot save lives.

If he wanted to grow his business bigger and let more people have food to eat, he could only be an official, a high official.

Tang Shen: I have a dream……
Wang Zhen: En?
Tang Shen: I have a dream. In the dream, there is a city, a kingdom that never sleeps.

Wang Zhen×Tang Shen

I will bring peace to the kingdom, calm to the four seas, a millennium in the twinkle of an eye, and songs sung to the skies. <<less

Fu Ningrong, whose identity had been discovered by His Highness, the Crown Prince, did a terrible thing in order to get rid of him: she drugged him.
—And she also tried to send a maidservant to his bed.... more>>

She naively thought that if he had someone else, Xie Yu would not touch her.

The storm was coming.

The maidservant failed to be the sacrifice.
Instead, Fu Ningrong was pinned down by the waist, and he straightened his back. Like a leaf, she was f*cked to the point where everything was swaying. He vigorously penetrated to the deepest part, thrusting hard into her again and again until her soul collapsed.

Her whole body was covered by the man’s breath.

The man was like a devil from hell. The scorching breath landed on Fu Ningrong's ear, as if he was burning her. Every word made her tremble in fear.

“Want to get rid of me?!”

“It will be impossible in this life.” <<less

Gu Mingzhu transmigrated into a novel–a Mary Sue novel.... more>>

She was neither the female lead or the supporting female lead. She did not even have a name in the entire novel.

Gu Mingzhu was very happy about it. She was very honest and respectful, so she might even be able to live a peaceful life!

However, a blind date banquet caused her to encounter the villainous male supporting character from the novel: the Prince of An, Han Min. When she looked at his face, she instantly only had one thought in her mind:

Little brother, I can!

**********

Han Min was a typical beautiful, strong, and miserable villain.

He was a prince, but he had never been favored. His biological mother was just a dancer and passed away early, and his adoptive mother was a madwoman who likes to mistreat the weak. It was not until he grew up and sided with the Crown Prince that he was living a decent life.

But those days did not last long. He nearly lost his legs to save the Crown Prince and his side concubine. From that point on, he became a useless person.

Han Min never gained anything in life, and ended up losing in life.

Han Min became increasingly gloomy, and thought that since he couldn’t live well, then no one else could either!

However, in that same moment, he had a startling realization that he did not lose everything. He still had his face, which could attract a dazzling ‘pearl’(Mingzhu means pearl)!

**********

Small Theater One:

Gu Mingzhu felt that things keep going wrong. Her husband didn’t seem to love the female lead, and he was not very devoted to the female lead. Does that mean he is going to have a bunch of concubines in the future…

Before Gu Mingzhu could finish thinking through her wild thoughts, Han Min leaned over, and his handsome face was all she could see. He smirked and chuckled lightly, “Mingzhu’er, it’s already late, we should go to sleep.”

Gu Mingzhu, whose thoughts became all jumbled up, didn’t even know what he was saying when she agreed.

Han Min knew that when he did that, it would capture her attention. While he was feeling proud, he also felt a bit scared. He had to ask the imperial physician to make him something to avoid losing his beauty one day.

Gu Mingzhu, who knew nothing about this, thought: Oh, my husband is so good looking. I can look at him for the rest of my life!

**********

Small Theater Two:

Han Min sat on the Dragon Throne and looked down condescendingly at the official who placed third in the exams and was kneeling in the center of the hall. He watched the handsome man’s pale face tremble since he did not know what wrong he had committed.

Han Min: “Tsk.”

The next day, the official was appointed a position outside of the capital by the Emperor, and it would be more than ten years before he could finally transfer back to the capital.

Han Min sat on the Dragon Throne with great satisfaction. However, his expression did not change at all as he examined the immense changes that occurred in the official. Han Min’s attitude was so gracious that the man wept and vowed to die for Da Sheng and Han Min.

Han Min continued to watch as the man left. He took out a small mirror from under his chair and murmured:

“This is wonderful. I am still the most beautiful man in the world.”

CP: Typical Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Villain X Beauty Loving and Naturally Seductive Pearl <<less

Gao Lingfeng traverses into the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes the Emperor, gaining the most powerful "Supreme Foolish Emperor System."... more>>

Ruining the national fortune will lead to ascension to immortality? Well, then, being an Emperor is not so bad after all!

What? The Cabinet wants to force the Emperor by submitting resignation together? Sure, Bye-bye!

What? The Eighth Uncle wants to rebel? Quick, open the gates of the imperial palace wide! Today, he will surely succeed in rebellion, and no one can stop him.

What? My father-in-law is a treacherous minister? Quickly issue a decree to appoint him as the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat!

What? Eunuch Xiao Dezhi is a cunning villain? From today, you shall be the Director of the Eastern Bureau of Surveillance!

Eighth Uncle, hurry up and rebel! Father-in-law, hurry up and usurp the throne! Zhao Gao, hurry up and cause chaos in the court!

"Your Majesty is a wise ruler for all eternity. I, as a humble subject, am willing to devote myself until death!"

Gao Lingfeng: "???"

How am I supposed to ascend to immortality now?! <<less

When he was young, Fang Linyuan entered the palace. He saw a graceful figure in a single glance, and fell deeply in love. He was in unrequited love with Princess Huining for many years. ... more>>

Afterwards, he followed his father to guard the borders, and captured eighteen Beijiang cities, despite his young age. He returned in victory. All of it was for the sake of asking for Princess Huining’s hand in marriage.

Before, Huining’s mother had been ruined. Huining was thin and reclusive, having suffered neglect and humiliation. Yet she was still cold and unbending, like a pearl fallen in the mire.

Now, she was in the bloom of youth, striding through the palace with a vibrant crown. Her suitors filled the palace to bursting, yet no one could catch her eye.

That day, an imperial edict was declared to the realm, and the princess’s refusal was not allowed.

That night, the light of the red candles swayed, and a razor-sharp dagger met Fang Linyuan’s neck.

“Listen to my orders, or you’ll die without a complete corpse.”

Beneath the veil sounded the cold and unfamiliar voice of a young man.

***

Fang Linyuan received his long-sought wish, but the angel he dreamed of marrying as a boy turned out to be a man.

It turned out that Princess Huining, Zhao Chu, had been in disguise for many years, enduring humiliation and trials, just in order to protect himself in a den of tigers. He was waiting for a chance to take power and steal the throne.

And his marriage was nothing more than another layer of his disguise.

Fang Linyuan had nowhere to express his bitterness. He could only swallow his resentment and tuck away the sincerity he had paid in vain, wanting nothing more than to never see the false princess again.

But the marriage certificate was already written, and not only did he have to see Zhao Chu day after day, but he also had to put on a show of harmony and mutual respect with the false princess.

Fang Linyuan could only suffer patiently, being Zhao Chu’s false husband on one hand while waiting for war to arise on the other. Once it did, he would lead an army out of the capital, never to return.

But before the fires of war arose, there came the day when Princess Huining took power.

The throne was beneath him, and the officials bowed to him. Zhao Chu no longer needed to be Madam Fang.

Fang Linyuan offered him divorce papers, intending to retire from the capital and guard the borders.

Yet he saw Zhao Chu rip the divorce papers into tiny pieces with a cold expression, his eyes forbidding. Zhao Chu asked him why he started this mess only to abandon it at the end.

“But you’re a man,” Fang Linyuan explained.

Beneath the red candles, Zhao Chu’s face was luminous, just as when he had first seen him.

“Men have their good points.” <<less

The story, which takes place in the fictional medieval empire of Saiunkoku, follows the adventures of Shūrei Kō, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times.... more>>

Her father works as a librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shūrei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a path forbidden to women.

Shūrei's plans come to an abrupt halt when the Emperor's Grand Advisor makes a startling offer, which is joining the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort, and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeds, the financial reward will be great.

The story details Shūrei's growing relationships with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues that surround imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country. <<less

A story about an emperor shou with righteous three views being pushed down by a group of gongs.

Xiao Yu, finding himself in a novel titled “Emperor’s Dream,” encounters Ming He, the story’s main antagonist. This villain, known for his high status, sinister nature, and eventual descent into madness, surprisingly turns out to be a three-year-old child, and Xiao Yu is his uncle. ... more>>

To his astonishment, they are both on the brink of starvation, and despite his destined path of destruction, young Ming He is sensible, considerate, and kind-hearted. Unable to bear the thought of such a young child meeting a tragic fate, Xiao Yu decides to fulfill his guardian duties and educate the would-be villain.

Years later… The ruling emperor, the main character of the story, expresses his deepest gratitude towards his uncle Xiao Yu. The empress shares her fondness for Xiao Yu, as does Ming He, now an official. The Regent declares Xiao Yu the love of his life. Overwhelmed and slightly embarrassed by all the adoration, Xiao Yu responds with a bashful smile.

The emperor, empress, and Ming He are puzzled, wondering what just happened. <<less

When mountains and seas separate me from my beloved, I shall flatten those mountains and fill in those seas. ... more>>

Eating, drinking and whoring — since his banishment to the Nanjing Ministry of War, these had become Xie Yilu’s entire life. In this lawless age, scholars and Eunuch Faction sycophants clawed at each other’s throats and each grand chamberlain wielded more power and influence than the last. As someone who could not master the arts of flattery and bootlicking, Xie Yilu’s only wish was to be a conscientious minor official.

Yet who knew that in such chaotic times, one could still encounter written confessions that sung out in a voice as fresh as the light of dawn?

Plum blossoms are but fleeting visitors; only pines will be one’s constant companions.

Xie Yilu had fantasised about such a person, but he could never have imagined that this confidant like an immortal ascended from the dust of worldly affairs was actually him?!

An old stone lantern stand, a page of powerful calligraphy and a set of heartstrings plucked out of the blue. Looking up at that frosty visage, Xie Yilu could not help but wonder — what is he hiding behind that haughty mask? <<less

The brilliant and young high minister, noble and benevolent in character, was once renowned in the capital.... more>>

Once the situation at court changed, his identity was questioned, and his name had since been tainted. As such, he left for a faraway place.

The pure and innocent pearl of the Zhen family, favored and loved by all, once led a smooth and tranquil life.

Overnight, the great mansion completely collapsed. She married a bad husband, and her soul succumbed to eternal rest. One day, she awoke from a great dream.

Confronting the junction of fate, she was determined to change the course of events.

Their reencounter transformed the trajectory of their lives.

With his life-saving grace and meticulous care, Pei You’an brought hope to the helpless her.

Staying by his side in happiness and in sorrow, in life and in death, Zhen Jiafu reawakened feelings of concern in the apathetic him.

A letter replete with ardent love: traveling a thousand miles to be with the gentleman.

Despite the chill of the snowy night, with warmth sustained by love, the two hearts were the most intimate they had ever been.

Although the world has its ups and downs, with you keeping me company, this life is enough. <<less

Shen Cui unexpectedly transmigrated into a classical novel, becoming the beautiful yet malicious stepmother, Shen Cuihua, as described in the book. Her stepson, Mu Yunchuan, is destined to achieve great success in the imperial examinations, rise to a prominent position, and repay her a thousandfold for the wrongs she committed in the past.... more>>

Without hesitation, Shen Cui prepared to escape that very night. However, unexpectedly, the "Examination Foster System" went online!

[Task 1: Choose one son to nurture from the two sons. ( Lazy Biological Son ) or ( Genius Step-son )]

[Task 2: Master cooking skills and household management to become an outstanding mother in the classical examination style.]

[Task 3: Choose a teacher for the son, with qualifications not lower than 85.]

Shen Cui didn't dare to provoke the original male lead, so she could only choose her original son from the book — a lazy, chubby and ignorant child — to a comparison foster. She pulled him out of bed and said, "Son, it's time to study."

"Mama, I don't know how to read!"

Regardless, she forced him to study. If he didn't achieve fame, her eldest son would make sure she and her son were both finished! <<less

When great traitor Official Xue Tingxiang regressed to his youth, it was a time when the Xue family was still so poor that for the sake of deciding who should be the family scholar, fights broke out and blood flowed freely in the wake of their struggle.... more>>

Also, that woman was still his child bride.

This time around, he decided to change his way of life.

The first and most important task is to treat her well. Treat her very well and find different ways to treat her even better and have lots of children with her.

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Zhao’er was the Xue family's child bride and knew that once the little man she married came of age, they would be intimate with each other. However, her little man never liked her. He disdained her and loathed her.

In a flash, the little man underwent a great change. Not only does he treat her well, he even clings to her and hugs her and nibbles at her lips, th-th-th-this…

===

Traitorous Grand Secretary way of raising his wife

Wait, who is raising who, ah?

Shameless! <<less

From the awkward extra luggage from her mother’s first marriage, to the wife of the treacherous minister whose power could overturn the world, Yu Lingxin... more>> whose every step was filled with difficulties finally exhausted herself out, closing her eyes with regrets. But, who knew, when opening her eyes once again, she actually returned to her thirteen year old days in the boudoir again. Wait, a certain someone at this time, shouldn’t he be bedridden, how come just this shameless, unable to get rid of? <<less

After crossing over, facing a regent who claimed to hate him to the bone yet overwhelmed him when he least expected it, Liu Yu Zhen, an international detective, had only one thought in mind: to fight back, fight back, and definitely fight back!!!... more>>

However, he was not only excellent in martial arts skills but also had numerous admirers. He didn’t want to be bend by this scoundrel. Retreat is the best strategy among the Thirty-Six Stratagems!

King Yan, this persistent pest, held his chin and asked: Yuzhen, would you like to be mine?

He pointed his finger at his opponent and said, …Let me think about it.

So, King Yan’s so called “be mine” is not actually “be his prime minister”?!

Scoundrel, had he grown tired of living, to dare to toy with this detective?! <<less

Duke of Yongning’s heir, Jun Huailang was reborn and found that he was a cannon fodder N in a xiaoma literature*.... more>>

The male protagonist, Xue Yan, who was originally an unfavored prince, was ostracized and persecuted since he was a child. After the blackening, he formed a private party to support his younger brother to the throne and became a sovereign regent.

He also slaughtered the young Empress Dowager’s whole family, forcing the Empress Dowager to stay with him. The Empress Dowager fell in love with him and was willing to be his plaything.

The whole book was full of an indescribable scene between the two of them. It made Jun Huailang tremble in anger.

Because this Empress Dowager was not someone else, but his own biological younger sister. It was not someone else’s family that was slaughtered, but his family.

After rebirth, facing a younger sister who was only six years old, Jun Huailang, the gentleman of Qianqian, made up his mind for the first time.

He’s going to kill that beast for his sister.

Note:
Xiaoma literature: A novel in which the male protagonist ’s father married a young and beautiful young mother (stepmother). <<less

It was 1068, Year 1 of the Xining era. Emperor Zhao Xu had recently ascended the throne of the Song dynasty. The widely respected old-guard of civil officials, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi, were in their twilight years. The unorthodox reformer Wang Anshi was full of vigor, wishing to reverse the tide of decline sweeping over the empire. The stubborn Sima Guang would rather leave imperial government than give up on proper orthodoxy. The literary Su Shi watched from the sidelines, unable to pick a side. ... more>>

With such a talented crop of civil officials, the Song dynasty should have shone brightly. Instead, these geniuses embarked on a mutually destructive course, leaving the Song empire with a gaping, irreparable wound, and leaving future students of history with regret and controversy.

But the sudden arrival of a junior lawyer opens a new path for the Song dynasty. Reformers and conservatives, civil and military officials, domestic and foreign affairs, all shall come under the Law. <<less

After transmigrating into a book, the cannon fodder who joined the wrong side didn't get discarded. Instead, he was coated with beaten egg, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden on both sides. The blackened second male protagonist next door cried with craving.... more>>

In prison, Han Jiao, who was Prince Yan's top strategist, confidently said, "In the novel, the male protagonist is Prince Yan. The Crown Prince won't succeed, and Prince Yan will soon come to rescue me."

Before long, Prince Yan was overthrown.

The Crown Prince arrived at the prison and stared intensely at Han Jiao. "Heard you were waiting for my older brother to rescue you?"

Han Jiao: ......

It seemed like the original plot did him dirty. <<less

Rain droplets danced in the gentle breeze; in a quaint little store adorned with vibrant blue emblems, stood a charming young lady.... more>>

Exquisite taste of Xinfeng County's finest liquor, perfectly complemented by the freshness of okra, the tenderness of bamboo shoots, and other refined delicacies.

***

Lin Yan, the capital city’s Deputy Magistrate, cast his gaze at the fair-skinned and almond-shaped eyes proprietress.

Alas, how unfortunate it was for such a noble lady to find herself ensnared in the clutches of this predicament, compelled to partake in the humble trade of selling food for her livelihood...

Shen Shaoguang: Surrounded by mouth watering cuisines and exquisite wines all day, and to top it all off, there’s occasional eye candies passing by, satisfying my every need! Ah~ my life is too good to be true~

Lin Yan's expression darkened. The young people in this city seemed to be consumed by their superficial appearances, indulging in frivolous activities like c*ckfighting and dog hunting. It was high time for them to undergo a transformation and embrace more meaningful pursuits! <<less

Li Yunzhu is a well-known beauty within the elite circle, but she is also known for her arrogance and promiscuity, unable to tolerate even the smallest slight.... more>>

Cao Shao, a young Imperial Uncle, once dreamed of marrying her, but sadly his elders had a change of heart.

“Yunzhu, I have failed you with my incompetence,” Cao Shao confessed.

“Oh,” was all Li Yunzhu could muster. She didn’t have much affection for Cao Shao, but she couldn’t let it go.

It was at this time that Cao Xun, the Great Imperial Uncle, returned to Beijing. In his youth, he had once proclaimed, “A man can’t marry without securing a solid foundation.”

Now at thirty years old, Great Imperial Uncle Cao Xun had achieved great success and stood tall and mighty.

Li Yunzhu reluctantly agreed, “Fine, I’ll marry him.”

The female protagonist is indulged, while the male protagonist is scheming. Neither of them are flawless character.

There is a twelve-year age difference between them. <<less

Gu Yuanbai transmigrated into a BL novel as a weak, sickly emperor who barely had any sense of presence in the plot. The novel was a story of the struggle to gain the political power and love between the future regent and the first beauty in the capital, and he was supposed to serve just as a backdrop board.... more>>

Gu-wildly ambitious-Yuanbai: Don’t make me laugh.

He was the emperor—why would he let go of his power instead of expanding the national borders and leaving his name in the annals of history?

*

Xue Yuan, the son of the current supreme general and the future regent, hiding a burning ambition, accompanied his father into the palace for the first time. That day, he looked up, hidden among the crowd of courtiers, and caught a glimpse of the young emperor’s face.

Naturally rebellious, he sneered, thinking contemptuously that the little emperor looked prettier than the palace ladies. With this too-beautiful appearance and weak body, how was he planning to rule the country?

By making people take pity on his frailty? <<less

Cui Xie, a modern college student, transmigrated into the body of a son of a fifth-rank official in the powerful Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, shortly after... more>> transmigrating, his father banished him to Qian’an, Hebei, the family’s ancestral home. He took two servants with him to live in the small county, but from then on, he lived well, made good money, and took the Imperial examinations. Step by step, he clawed his way back up and returned to the glorious capital city to walk a road of clear skies and embark on the path of an official’s life. <<less