The Matchmaking Tales of Song Dynasty Women

The widowed Lady Li sets off for Bianjing with her five daughters, each with a very different personality, hoping to find them suitable marriages. But reality soon deals them a harsh blow. Gritting their teeth, the family opens the Four Blessings Tea House and struggles to make a living amid the bustling streets of the Northern Song Dynasty. The five sisters include the widowed eldest, the fiery-tempered third, and the simple, honest fourth. Each meets a bickering soulmate, and their romances include playful sparring, falling in love after marriage, and bold pursuit. The sisters stand by one another and find their own happiness in the everyday bustle of life. This collection unpacks the characters' relationships, romantic pairings, plot foreshadowing, and details of Song Dynasty street life, bringing you the story of the Li family's five blessings.