A modern girl wakes up in the Song Dynasty, aiming for realism.
She doesn't have a pretty face, but she does have a sharp mind.
She falls in love with a dashing, handsome young noble, only for a princess to enter the picture?
The struggle between the old and new factions at court, and the princes' fight for the throne, send their storm sweeping across the provinces, leaving the Su family caught in the vortex. Taking advantage of her position within the household, Su Wan secretly exchanges clues with her half-brother Su Yin, maneuvering among the servants and women of the household as she uncovers layers of conspiracy. She meets the noble-born Gu Lizhi, and a love that begins with gazes exchanged from afar is pulled this way and that amid the turmoil. They love each other, but bound by the rules of propriety, they can only hide their feelings in the smallest corner of their hearts.
The author loves household intrigue, strives for realism, and also has a soft spot for sweet romance and angsty love. If you're like me, please give this book a read!
Theme: Women's awakening and the push and pull of romance.
