A Second Wife's Survival Guide

She thought she'd grow old and die in the palace, but even after leaving and getting married, she was still destined for a life of toil. On their wedding night, her husband eloped with a widow, leaving his new bride a pile of debts and a household full of elderly and children to care for. There were several generations of in-laws above her, cheap children below, and concubines by the dozen. The moment she opened her eyes, dozens of mouths were waiting for her to earn money and feed them. Just when the household finally started getting back on its feet, the man returned with his lover, shameless as ever, and even tried to throw her out…