A Girl from a Humble Town Family

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Zhu Fusheng transmigrates, not into a wealthy, powerful family or the life of a servant, but as the youngest daughter of the second branch of the ordinary Zhu family: seven-year-old Zhu Sanniang.

Her grandfather is a licentiate, and has been one for most of his life.

Her father is a student, and has been one for half his life.

The family isn’t particularly wealthy, but they aren’t poor either. The whole extended family lives together in a little courtyard in Wenzhou Prefecture, and their days are lively enough.

Early one morning, before the sky has even lightened, her grandmother Yang Tieniang’s booming voice comes floating in through the window.

Yawning, Fusheng puts on a clean shirt. Without even opening her eyes, she finds her way to the room of her full brother, Zhu Yunsheng, and wakes him up with two slaps. Only after she sees him pick up his books does she go to the kitchen to scoop up some water and wash her face and brush her teeth.

Transmigrating to ancient times wasn’t her choice, and at just seven years old, there isn’t much she can do.

In this modest household, their prospects are dwindling and the future looks bleak. Her brother has a talent for studying, yet he insists on wasting it. So all she can do is study hard herself and, while she’s at it, urge her brother to work hard and improve, too...

[Reading Guide]

1. The setting and customs are modeled on the Song dynasty. The story takes its time and has a small ensemble cast.

2. The heroine is young at the beginning, the plot unfolds gradually, and the tone is heartwarming.

3. If you like it, please add it to your favorites. The male lead appears fairly late, so readers who mind that should proceed with caution.

Theme: Love and life deserve to be cherished