A Little Sorrow, a Little Joy, and Taking Life in Stride

First of all, this is simply a story about ordinary people, told through the premise of transmigration. I set it in the Ming dynasty only to avoid some unnecessary complications. This novel is more about how we see ourselves, how we view history, gains and losses, and joy and sorrow. So the plot won't move too quickly, and this isn't a wish-fulfillment story. It's just about the experiences of an ordinary person, and through that person, a look at how all kinds of people make their own choices amid the tides of history. The book will also touch on various historical topics. Although much of it is fictional, I'll do my best to make it plausible. That's why extraordinary abilities will rarely appear in the story. I'm just an ordinary civil servant, with limited time and even more limited ability. I started writing this book for my own enjoyment, and I'll try to include a variety of interesting facts so readers can take something away from it. That will be enough. If I can make a few friends through this book, I'll be even luckier.