Cherishing Virtue and Jade 怀瑾握瑜

2 闺 A Quiet Life in the Boudoir 闺宁 Late Intentions意迟迟Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Xie Shuning died. She and her young son died together in the third month of spring. But when she opened her eyes, she had returned to the day she first entered the capital with her mother. The sky was white with snow, and the road lay under a thick blanket of it. Her mother, who had died of sorrow in her previous life, and her brother, who had died young, sheltered her on either side. The carriage rocked beneath them, carrying them toward the nightmare of her past… 0Votes209.4kRecs302.4kFans

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Xie Shuning is dead. She died along with her young son in the spring of March. But when she opened her eyes, she found herself back in the time when she first came to the capital with her mother. The sky was white and the road was covered in snow. The young girl was protected by her mother, who had died young in her previous life, and her brother, who had died young, on either side of her. The carriage beneath her swayed and rocked, carrying them toward her past nightmares...

3 古 A Happy Life in Ancient Times 古代幸福生活 A Piece of Wood一个木头Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted As the legitimate daughter, her own family is in business, while her husband's family wields great power. Life was already one hurdle after another. And to reach the heights of happiness, she still had to make her way through twists and turns. One update a day, posted before four in the afternoon. Enter at your own risk. If you can't make sense of this story's premise, don't read it. If you have any feedback, join the group and leave a co 0Votes90.1kRecs109.4kFans

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As the legitimate daughter, her maternal family were merchants, and her husband's family held considerable power. Life is inherently full of ups and downs. A journey through many twists and turns is needed to achieve true happiness. Updated daily, before 4 PM. Enter at your own risk; if you don't understand the setting, please don't read. Wood's QQ group: 184167232 Join our group and leave comments if you have any opinions! It's a great place to communicate!

4 迷 Ensnared Heart: Published Title, Palace 迷心记——出版名 宫 Dang Mudang Ze当木当泽Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted Plain-language blurb: Her ultimate goal is to become a virtuous consort like the one from the previous dynasty. She studies the classics, etiquette, filial piety, and righteousness, and regards The Admonitions for Women as her sacred text. She strives to be a role model for women everywhere! This is her greatest dream, and nobody is going to stop her. Not even the emperor. Chaotic version: How do you secure a place for yourself in a harem where competition for positions is so fierce? How do you 0Votes31.6kRecs264.6kFans

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A simplified version of the introduction: She aspired to be the virtuous consort of the previous dynasty, thoroughly studying classical texts, etiquette, and filial piety, and regarding the "Admonitions for Women" as her sacred text. She strived to become a role model for all women! This was her lifelong dream, and no one could stop her. Even if that person were the emperor, it wouldn't matter. Chaotic version description: How can one secure a place in the fiercely competitive imperial harem, and how can one safely navigate the long career of a palace concubine until a glorious retirement? How can one navigate complex interpersonal relationships, avoiding being implicated while still securing one's own interests? How can one gain the appreciation of superiors? How can one win the support of subordinates? And how should one interact with newly appointed officials or colleagues with powerful connections? I'm a complete idiot in this profile, so feel free to just browse. The physical book, now renamed "Palace," is available for purchase. Please support it! Group number: 49936817

5 桑 The People of Sangtian 桑田人家 Clouds Unfurl, Wind Blows Gently云卷风舒Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was an abandoned lawyer. In this one, she’s a village girl who picks mulberry leaves. A low farmhouse, a frail mother, a little nephew crying for milk, and skinny younger siblings: these are the people she wants to protect in this life. With brick houses and black tiles, delicious food and homespun cloth, she’ll farm and earn money, leading her whole family to prosperity. But that man who sells baked flatbreads is determined to cling to her, refusing to leave her alone. 0Votes41.1kRecs10.2kFans

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A female lawyer abandoned in her past life, a mulberry picker in her present life. A low-ceilinged farmhouse, a frail mother, a baby nephew crying for milk, and skinny younger siblings—this is what she wants to protect in this life. With blue bricks and black tiles, delicious food and textiles, farming to earn money, he led his whole family to a better life. However, the man who sold sesame cakes was determined to cling to her, never leaving her, never giving up, and using any means necessary. Hey, I have thousands of acres of mulberry fields as my dowry, do you think you can just offer a box of sesame cakes as a betrothal gift? I already have over a million copies of the old books "The Heir Physician" and "The Rise of a Noble Family," all in good condition and updated quickly. Feel free to add them to your collection and jump in! Also, please check out the older books. For full subscriptions, join group 556505619.

6 大 The Great Han Dynasty: Yan Hua 大汉嫣华 Liu Jijiang柳寄江Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted He is her uncle. He is also her husband. When I was twelve, you offered twelve fine steeds and twenty thousand gold pieces as my bride price, and welcomed me into the desolate Weiyang Palace. Love is like a game of chess. If checkmate is inevitable, if we are locked in a deadly struggle and left guarding a lonely city, how am I supposed to fight my way out? Twelve years of passing seasons. If life truly is one grand gamble, I’ve already slapped my stake on the table. Do you dare to join me as th 0Votes141.4kRecs112kFans

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He was her uncle. He was also her husband. At the tender age of twelve, you welcomed me into the desolate and unforgettable world with twelve fine horses and twenty thousand taels of gold as betrothal gifts. Love is like a chessboard; if a dead end is inevitable, with eyes locked in a deadly struggle, and I sit guarding a lonely city, how can I carve out a bloody path? Twelve years have passed. If life is truly a grand gamble, I've already placed my bet. Do you dare to be the banker with me?