Half a Lifetime as a Concubine

The story of Yi Lanfeng, the city's most distinguished young gentleman, and his concubine. Through a twist of fate, Yi Lanfeng marries to bring his father good fortune, then buys a maid and takes her as his concubine. A disgraced official's daughter, wanted by the imperial court, sells herself as a concubine while fleeing, using her beauty to serve her master. A wife struggling in the inner household, doing whatever it takes simply to survive! Reading Guide 1: This story is set in a real historical era, the late Ming dynasty. (The title, A Concubine for Half a Lifetime, comes from the fact that the heroine is a fugitive and can only be a concubine without a name or status. The Ming dynasty falls at the end of the story, and the dynasty changes. The heroine is no longer a fugitive from the previous dynasty and can rightfully become the principal wife.) 2. One-on-one romance. The hero and his principal wife never consummate their marriage. He takes a concubine first, then is forced to marry a wife. 3. Strictly speaking, the principal wife and the heroine are enemies. She uses the heroine's status as a fugitive to force the hero to marry her. Historical accuracy enthusiasts, beware! The story is set in the late Ming dynasty during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor. With the land in turmoil, this fictional tale of ordinary people focuses on love and relationships. The blurb has been screenshotted. Theme: Through the long river of time, you and I remain together