Author: Sam

• Chapter 163: The Empress Summons

  “Guniang, someone from the palace has arrived, saying they carry the Empress niangniang’s command. Da taitai and taitai are in the front hall receiving them. They ask that you hurry…

• Chapter 162: Drawing a Line with the Xie Family

  When Ping mama entered the main room of Furong Yuan, her eyes flicked briefly toward Gu Yue before she bowed to Xie shi. “Taitai, nubi has something to report.” Xie…

• [SM] 54: Preparing for the New Year

  When Zili and Gengsheng were brought back by Song Zhaodi, their hands were ice-cold, and their little faces were frozen pale. Duan dasao felt terrible seeing the two children in…

• [SM] 53: Dawa’s Mischief

  Song Zhaodi immediately felt like she had punched cotton, her strength absorbed without resistance. She glared at Zhong Jianguo and snapped, “Go upstairs!” “Huh? Oh!” Zhong Jianguo was overjoyed, quickly…

• Chapter 161: Smashing the Head

  Gu Jiu smiled faintly at Xie shi. “I’ve let taitai worry too much. They all say I eat medicine like meals, and that’s not wrong. “Medicine is more expensive than…

• Chapter 160: Can You Control Your Mouth?

  “Dalang’s wife, don’t cry anymore. The child is gone, then it’s gone. Once your body recovers, you can still have more children in the future.” Wei shi tried to comfort…

• Chapter 159: The Child is Gone

  Gu Jiu and Gu Mei hurriedly followed Gu Rui to check on the eldest young madam, Jia shi. Jia shi lay in bed, her consciousness hazy. Gu Rui held her…

• [SM] 52: A New Addition to the Family

  Zili and Gengsheng didn’t move. Erwa followed Sanwa to the staircase and saw that their two new older brothers hadn’t caught up. He went back, grabbing each by the hand.…

• [SM] 51: Precocious

  The woman turned and ran. “Wait.” Song Zhaodi suddenly thought of something. “If you dare to speak a word about tonight to anyone, and I so much as hear a…

• Chapter 158: Liu Zhao’s Family is Chaotic

  Wei san guniang cried for a while, then gradually calmed down. Holding Gu Jiu’s hand, she said solemnly: “The Eastern Palace is the Eastern Palace, and Ning wang fu is…

• Chapter 157: More Dowry? No Way

  Xie shi asked Gu Yue calmly, “How much did you overhear?” Gu Yue whispered, “Just a little…” “Oh? So you already know about the dowry matter.” Gu Yue nodded cautiously.…

• Chapter 156: Forty Thousand Taels of Dowry

  “Si meimei, you…” Gu Yue stared at Gu Shan in disbelief. Gu Shan avoided her gaze the whole time, refusing to say a single word. Gu Yue let out a…

• Chapter 155: Imperial Marriage Decree

  And the curtain falls! In the midst of anxious, uneasy waiting, Gu fu finally welcomed an imperial decree from the palace. When the eunuch delivering the decree arrived at the…

• Chapter 154: A Terrible Dowry

  Gu Jiu rode back to Gu fu in a carriage. As soon as she got off, someone pulled her straight into the main hall. Everyone was already there, and the…

• Chapter 153: Gu Jiu Enters the Palace to See the Emperor

  She got into the carriage, rocking all the way toward the imperial palace. “Guniang, do you think something’s wrong?” Qing Mei was so worried her heart was thumping wildly, as…

• Chapter 152: Liu Zhao Chooses a Wife

  It’s finally here! And the first historic meeting between Gu Jiu and her grandfather-in-law. They have a long and productive relationship in the years to come. Gu daren was both…

• Chapter 151: Using Marriage as a Gamble

  As soon as the empress made her move, the whole capital was thrown into chaos. No one else could even come close to her methods. Kaiyao Emperor listened as Xu…

• Chapter 150: Resentment Arises

  Gu daren’s face turned livid with anger, and he flung his sleeve as he prepared to leave. Xie shi was instantly frightened. She reached out and grabbed the hem of…

• Chapter 149: Are You Afraid I Won’t Die Fast Enough?

  The palace banquet – no one ate with peace of mind. Everyone pricked up their ears, listening to what the consorts might say. But the consorts only chatted idly about…

• Chapter 148: The Empress Sets Her Sights on Liu Zhao’s Marriage

  The Empress had long been confined to her sickbed, her beauty long faded. Now, no one could call her beautiful – her appearance was even frightening. Her face was gaunt…