Unfamiliar with the Five Tastes of Life (Part Three) The woman who approached wore a lake-colored silk dress, with a graceful and elegant appearance, but her demeanor and actions betrayed a reckless, almost arrogant air that contradicted her graceful appearance. She cradled a zither in her arms, strolling casually amidst the scattered corpses, her expression unfazed by the carnage. “I…
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Unfamiliar with the Five Tastes of Life (Part Two) Spring brings growth, summer brings abundance, autumn brings harvest, and winter brings storage. At that time, the man was so severely injured that he was on the verge of death. The Lin family was afraid to leave him in the medical hall with no one to take care of him, so…
Unfamiliar with the Five Tastes of Life (Part One) In the Jiangnan region, as willow trees began to bud, young masters from wealthy families would gather for spring hunts and outings to enjoy the blossoming scenery. Early spring was often rainy and cool. A thin mist hung in the air on this particular morning, and the dew-kissed bluestone paths glistened…
The Child Returns Home (Part Thirteen) After crossing into Jiangnan, Jun Lin and Yun Wangran were quick to dispatch messengers back to their respective manors, arranging for the relocation of their families, young and old. In Jun Lin’s eyes, Qing Jiu and Yu’er were still like children, naive and impulsive. This sudden, unexpected turn of events, a marriage without proper…
The Child Returns Home (Part Twelve) Several days later, Qing Jiu and her companions were ready to head back to Hangzhou, unconcerned about rushing to make it before the New Year. The members from both Manors would travel with them. Bai Sang, aware of their impending departure, didn’t make a fuss. However, she did check on Mo Wen more frequently,…