Tang Gang’s face was dark, a mix of sleep-deprivation and inexplicable anger. Tang Mo, however, behaved as though he didn’t notice a thing—his attitude respectful and faultless. “Father, did you summon me for something important?” Tang Gang had plenty of…
Xin An wished to build connections with Yan Wenhui and begin opening doors within the circle of noblewomen in the capital.Yan Wenhui, on her part, wanted to help Liu Mingyuan maintain a good relationship with Tang Mo. Though Xin An…
After leaving Tang Yong’s residence, Tang Mo and Xin An dropped Wang Shi off at home before heading to the Xin family estate. They also let it be known they wouldn’t return for dinner—once out, it was hard to head…
“Oh, look at me, so caught up in joy that I neglected my niece-in-law.” You Shi warmly grasped Xin An’s hand. “The day we received your daughter-in-law tea, I already thought you were quite the beauty. Seeing you again today,…
Among all the pragmatic women, there was none more so than Wang Shi. She no longer cared whether Tang Gang took another concubine. What mattered to her was that the maid he’d laid hands on came from her own courtyard—a…
“Grandmother, do come back soon.” “Yes, we’re really not at ease without you.” As the family prepared to depart, they offered countless reminders to Old Madame Tang, none of them truly at ease. The old matriarch waved them off, unconcerned.…
The entire Zhao family of three was sold off. Though the villagers sighed with pity, no one truly thought it unjust—most believed they had it coming. Old Man Zhao came hoping to plead for mercy, but Ershan stopped him. In…
Steward Yang was the warm-hearted sort, and his tone revealed no small measure of sympathy toward Xia’er. Tang Mo frowned deeply. Every household had its own troubles—he couldn’t rightfully judge. What he did know was that he disliked unruly people…
Tang Mo’s stomachache lasted till midnight. He nearly collapsed atop the chamber pot. There was no physician on the estate, and the nearest barefoot doctor lived ten li away. Xin An wiped his sweat, fed him sugar water, and even…
Tang Mo was indeed tempted by Xin An’s suggestion—he had long been short of a clever errand boy. “I’ll ask him later,” he said. Not far off, Old Madame Tang and Wang Shi were watching. Seeing how well Tang Mo…