Zhulu's Imperial Exam Journey: Joys and Sorrows

Looking up, she has lost both parents, but has an older brother and an older sister.

Looking down, she still has a fourth younger brother, a fifth younger brother, and a little brother.

What a lively family.

Fortunately, this is an era when women can sit for the imperial examinations, so the road ahead can keep getting wider.

She decided at a young age what path to take in the future. Now she just has to see if she can walk it steadily, one step at a time.

Eldest brother: Zhu Mu

Second sister: Zhu Shu

Myself: Zhu Lu

Fourth younger brother: Zhu Zhen

Fifth younger brother: Zhu Xin

Little brother: Zhu Ai

The names of the five siblings together make the phrase "Zhu Mu Shu Lu Zhen Xin". The youngest is their mother's reply to their father's affection.

Theme: Do what you can, and know your limits.