An Antique Dealer in the 1970s

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Blurb: Yun Duan, frail and helpless, returns to Phoenix City with a little boy to recuperate, living day to day in the old Yun family house.

After mother and son return, they live in the old house for two whole years. The man people say is hers has not even sent her a single letter, and the neighbors gossip about it endlessly.

Some say Yun Duan's man has changed his heart and found himself a young, pretty girl. Others say he died a heroic death.

Yun Duan couldn't care less about the gossip surrounding her. So during summer vacation, she takes the little tyke on a trip, and looks around for a few antiques in the south while they're at it.

After having their fill of fun, mother and son return home in high spirits. As soon as they leave the station, everyone warmly greets her and says that her man has come back.

Yun Duan, single beauty and antique transporter, is completely bewildered. I have a man? How come I don't know about it?

The little tyke at her side excitedly tugs at her sleeve. "I found him for you. Do you like him?"

Looking at the tall, handsome man before her, Yun Duan says, "..."

What a thoughtful little boy. He's such a good son to his mom!

Upcoming novel blurb: The Imperial Examination: A Wife's Rise to Prestige Through Her Husband

Lin Qi brings a generous dowry when she marries Song Jin'an, a farmer's son, and goes from being a merchant's daughter to a scholar's wife.

Song Jin'an proves himself worthy. He smoothly enters the greatest academy under heaven, passes the provincial examination, places first in the palace examination, and joins the Hanlin Academy.

Lin Qi's title rises alongside her husband's, from scholar's wife to provincial graduate's wife, and finally to Madam Song.

On the day they move into the mansion bestowed by the emperor, Song Jin'an says, "At last, I haven't let you down."

Standing in the old Lin family home, Lin Qi smiles faintly at him. "I hope your official career goes smoothly from here on, my husband, and that you rise to the highest position in court."

Reading notes:

1. The heroine's parents are exiled because of a succession struggle among the princes. She is raised in her maternal uncle's household from childhood and escapes disaster. In the early part, she helps the hero build his career. In the middle and later parts, after rising to a high position, she settles accounts with and suppresses her enemies. She has a few clever schemes.

2. The story is entirely fictional, and the heroine was born into this world from the womb.

Completed period-piece novels recommended. See my author page:

The Metaphysics Master Transmigrates to the Seventies

The Herb-Picking Girl of the Sixties

The Seventies: A Mother Raises Her Children

The Seventies: A Stepmother Raises Her Children

Reigning over the Mountains in the Sixties

Theme: Self-reliance and strength are the way to go!