josei novel
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Dou Zhao rested her chin on her hands as she leaned on the windowsill, watching the sky gradually turn white. The maids coming in to serve Lady Ji were startled, exclaiming softly: “Fourth Miss, why are you up so early?” Lady Ji was awakened by the sound and quickly lifted the plain white gauze curtain:…
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Ji Shi sat by the window on the kang bed, looking at the sleeping Dou Zhao, and sighed almost inaudibly: “This child is truly beautiful!” After leaving Third Master Dou Shibang’s house, she had taken Dou Zhao to pay respects to several nieces-in-law. By the time they returned, it was deep into the quiet night.…
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The next day, when Luo Jingyu learned about Zhan Xi’s father and brother’s attitude, his mind exploded with joy! Happiness came so suddenly – had he really passed the first hurdle so easily? He was so happy! He wanted to tell his parents immediately and bring Huanhuan home to meet them right away. His family…
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That night, Wang Zhishao and Lady Gao stayed at the Dou family residence. Dou Zhao wasn’t concerned about these matters; she was just waiting for Tuo Niang to return. “Madam Yu said she’ll send the items over first thing tomorrow morning,” Tuo Niang came back a bit late. Dou Zhao breathed a sigh of relief…
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Luo Jingyu went into the kitchen, while Zhan Jie followed Zhan Xi around to look at the apartment. This spacious three-bedroom apartment with one living room and two bathrooms had excellent lighting and a good layout. It served as both Luo Jingyu’s home and workshop. Zhan Jie walked around with his hands behind his back,…
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Yu Mama quickly brought several influential household managers with her. Yuzhen followed behind them, looking dejected. Yu Mama first severely scolded Yuzhen in front of everyone, praised Tuo Niang, and then asked Tuo Niang and the others: “What else did she give to Daqing’s wife?” Tuo Niang was straightforward and told everything about the needles…
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Zhan Jie turned to look coldly at Zhan Xi and asked: “What are you doing here?” “Attending… the exhibition,” Zhan Xi answered. “What are you wearing?” Zhan Jie asked again, his tone full of disdain. Zhan Xi looked down at her dress: “Hanfu! Many girls wear it on the streets now. Doesn’t it look nice?…
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As Madam Gao walked out the door, her wet nurse immediately came forward. Seeing her ashen face, the wet nurse’s heart skipped a beat as she hurriedly asked in a low voice: “What happened?” “They’ve gone mad, mad!” Madam Gao trembled with anger, “They’ve all gone mad!” As she spoke, she scanned the courtyard. The…
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Dou Zhao naturally didn’t know what Wang Yingxue and her sisters-in-law were discussing inside. She had been taken fishing by her father, Dou Shiying. In June, Zhending was still very hot, but when the carriage was moving, the breeze coming through the bamboo blinds made it quite comfortable. Father’s attendant Gaosheng was acting as the…
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After their short lunch break, the afternoon schedule began. Sister Shao and Sister Zhu went to their pre-booked embroidery booth, while Luo Jingyu started demonstrating how to make yellow roses. Having skipped the drawing and flower-cutting steps, he began with color mixing and dyeing, working methodically. Their booth’s location was indeed a bit off the…