Growing Old Alongside You

[Alternate history setting + farming and business + born into a new life + no golden finger + no romantic pairing]

A talented 28-year-old village Party secretary from the 21st century accidentally drowns while saving a child, then is reborn before birth in a prosperous alternate dynasty.

Carrying the sense of responsibility and passion from her previous life, she takes charge of her family at just seven, starts businesses, establishes a clan school and opens classes for girls, fighting to win women a chance at a better life.

From the countryside to the bustling prefectural city and onward to the heart of imperial power, she supports the country and safeguards its people by donating grain and money, earning a title as a county lady through her own merit.

After turning thirty, she builds fifty academies with her own hands, vowing to spread the flames of civilization far and wide. She is eventually granted the title of princess by imperial decree, becoming the prosperous dynasty's first princess of a different surname to rise from a humble village girl.

After she turns forty, her childhood friend, who has followed in her footsteps, becomes the shadow at her side. They call each other neighbors, remain unmarried companions, and share a long, peaceful life.

She watches generation after generation pass away, staying behind alone to guard that tranquil, natural place.

If there is another life, she only hopes not to let down the person who silently stayed by her side all her life.