The relationships between people can sometimes be quite mysterious. Dou Zhao considered herself someone who saw through worldly affairs and remained detached. Ji Shi was careful in both speech and action, meticulous in her dealings, and as an elder, she was entrusted by Dou Shying to take care of Dou Zhao. In front of Dou…

Dou Zhao carefully recalled Yi’er and Shu’er’s marriages. In her previous life, they both married scholars – one surnamed Sun and one surnamed Wu. However, neither achieved much success in their official careers. She wondered which two families they were from. Lost in thought, she went to visit Sixth Aunt. Ji shi was also worried…

She is met him under the wisteria, where destiny intertwined their paths… “We need someone who can both write and do calculations for this,” Dou Zhao said with a smile. “Gou Sheng can only write his own name. I think it would be better to have Cui Thirteen help Boyan with the work, since he…

Grandmother smiled while chatting about how we needed to make new clothes for Miss Shou. Summer had passed, and Grandmother was still by her side, healthy and well. Does this mean that if one tries hard enough, some things can be changed? Dou Zhao thought about going to the temple to burn incense. Grandmother smiled…

Dou Shiying came to consult with Dou Zhao: “What do you think we should do?” Although his eldest daughter was young, her confident manner of speaking often gave him immense confidence. Dou Zhao didn’t know what would be best for Dou Ming either. If she stayed by the Second Madam’s side to learn proper etiquette,…

After the Pang Jixiu incident, Father’s attention suddenly shifted to the inner residence. Unfortunately, with Dou Zhao in charge and Wang Yingxue managing affairs, he couldn’t find anything to involve himself in despite his questioning. Discouraged, he began focusing all his energy on renovating the East Wing. The construction that should have been completed in…

At this moment, Wu Shan’s intentions were laid bare, forcing Dou Zhao to face them solemnly. After her rebirth, she would occasionally think about her future. Should she start anew? Or should she continue with her marriage to Wei Tingyu? Marrying Wei Tingyu meant experiencing everything all over again. Though there would be no surprises,…

When Shu’er was rebuffed by Dou Zhao and mocked by Dou Ming, and now scolded by Yi’er, she felt both anxious and angry. She pushed away the maid beside her and ran outside. However, she ran straight into Haitang. “Miss Shu,” she smiled and curtsied to Shu’er. The little maid behind her carried a colored…

In the evening, Ji shi and Bi shi were sitting in the corridor enjoying the cool air. “Is this Seventh Master’s eldest daughter?” Bi shi smiled at Dou Zhao, her gaze showing more curiosity than when looking at Dou Ming. “She’s truly beautiful.” “Madam Wu is too kind,” Dou Zhao responded gracefully with a smile,…

The boys who had come swimming last time came in groups to thank Dou Zhao, including Pang Jixiu, but the Dou family elders didn’t appear. Dou Zhao knew they feared being scolded by their elders. Dou Zhao thought this was for the best. The incident happened at Grandmother’s estate, and the Dou family was already…