The Jade Hairpin Portrait

She watched her mother die from an illness and saw her cousin drown with her own eyes. Then her wet nurse pushed her into a river. These deaths left Bai Yuzan hating the infighting within the household. Nine years later, after her maternal grandmother passed away, Bai Yuzan returned to the capital. A beloved concubine had taken control of the household and was acting like its mistress. Despite the beloved concubine’s repeated attempts to frame her, the slander of former friends, and attacks by unknown assailants, Bai Yuzan overcame every crisis. By a twist of fate, Bai Yuzan married the second son of the Left Vice Minister, an upright, impartial, and brilliant official who served as a judge at the Court of Judicial Review. After their wedding, the couple treated each other with respect and affection. But when they were framed and the brocade tapestry of a hundred flowers, made by Bai Yuzan’s savior, was sent to the palace, their relationship fell apart and they nearly divorced. Because of the flower tapestry, Bai Yuzan repeatedly found herself in danger. Working together, the couple uncovered a massacre of an entire family from more than thirty years ago, along with a number of people connected to it and the truth about Bai Yuzan’s mother’s origins. With their efforts and the help of their loved ones, all the culprits were brought to justice. No matter where you are or what you face, keep a light in your heart and hold on to kindness. Turn toward the sun, and kindness will endure.