Given another life, Lin Qingwei becomes the concubine-born daughter of a prefectural judge, a poor little thing unloved by both her father and mother.
Fortunately, her legal mother is reasonably fair, and her elder half-sister is fairly kind, so life is bearable after all.
When it is time to discuss marriage, her legal mother arranges for her to marry the illegitimate son of Prefect Shen, a scholar. Although he's a son born to a concubine, the match is still suitable. Lin Qingwei doesn't have much room to be picky. After all, a concubine-born son of the prefect is a better prospect than her mother's cousin on her maternal side.
But after Lin Qingwei marries into the Prefect Shen's household, she discovers that her husband, born to a concubine, is rather special.
They're fellow transmigrators!
When fellow countrymen meet, tears fill their eyes. At last, Lin Qingwei no longer has to live with constant caution.
Shen Changjin can finally focus on his studies without worrying about what might happen at home. He leaves the household in his wife's hands and resolves to earn an official degree.
He will pass one exam after another and build a livelihood for their family.
Everyone looks down on them, but somehow they are the ones who do best.
Still, the small prefect's residence is unexpectedly lively.
The legitimate elder brother favors his concubine, the master is having an affair with his concubine, and the sisters are fighting over their cousin.
Only the married couple, both born to concubines, sit quietly and enjoy the gossip.
Lin Qingwei and Shen Changjin exchange a look. It can't hurt to enjoy some gossip between study sessions.
After all, experts say you can't study nonstop. You need to switch gears every now and then.
How is watching the drama and enjoying the gossip not another way to cultivate your appreciation for life?
Theme: Live well wherever you find yourself
