Meeting an Old Friend in a Foreign Land

I'm posting this on New Year's Eve. May everything go smoothly for everyone in the new year, and may all your wishes come true.

As the saying goes, life's four great joys are: rain after a long drought; meeting an old friend in a faraway place; wedding night; and seeing your name on the imperial exam list.

There are also life's four great sorrows: rain after a long drought, but only one drop; meeting an old friend in a faraway place, but they're your creditor; wedding night, but in the room next door; and seeing your name on the imperial exam list, only to find someone with the same name.

Kang Xiaoqiao, who transmigrated against her will, thought life in ancient times would be miserable. But just as things finally started looking up, Heaven gave her one more grand gift: meeting an old friend in a faraway place.

But...

Heaven, didn't you know I was forced to jump off a building because I was running from debt?! Why won't you leave me alone even after I've transmigrated!

Shuangxi's first attempt at a transmigration story...

A sunny debt-dodger transmigrates to ancient times and runs into her creditor, a fellow transmigrant who studied history.

When Yang Bailao, a plagiarist in the ancient literary world, crosses paths with Huang Shiren, who knows his history.

A transmigration story full of hilarious commentary. Definitely not simplistic, and I'll try to avoid historical inaccuracies. History buffs and nitpickers, please be gentle when you point things out.

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