Tag: Volume 1

Chapter 88: Journey to Jingcheng

This chapter marks the end of Volume 1. The setting changes completely from Jinzhou to the capital. After returning from Tianmen Temple to the governor’s fu, everyone got off the…
Chapter 87: Never Let My Daughter be a Qie

A carriage is certainly faster than an ox cart—at least twice as fast. The journey to Tianmen Temple went smoothly, and they arrived before noon. The abbot of Tianmen Temple,…
Chapter 86: The Meeting

Gu Jiu’s potential ally was none other than Pei Yun, the daughter of the Zhengxi General, Lu hou Pei Ren. In the entire northwest, Lu hou held the highest power…
Chapter 85: Allies

Bai yiniang was filled with anger. Things had been going too smoothly for her lately, and it had truly clouded her judgment. She always believed she was flawless in her…
Chapter 84: A Slap in the Face

Early in the morning, Gu Jiu led her maidservants to the main house to pay respects. As she approached the courtyard gate, she ran into Gu Zhen, Gu Yue, and…
Chapter 83: Xiao Jiu Treats Her Brother’s Legs

Were they returning to the capital? Gu Jiu put down the book in her hands. She hadn’t expected to return to the capital so soon. She had always known that…
Chapter 82: Returning to Jingcheng

Note: I’ve changed ‘magistrate’ to ‘prefect’ – I’ve retrofitted this to Hezhong Magistrate too, in the earlier chapters. Prefect is two syllables… and sounds better, I think. Now that Prefect…
Chapter 81: Deceiving Too Much!

The scene changes—we are in the capital! I’ve been waiting for this. The story changes pace from this chapter. The rear-court fighting with sisters, stepmothers and concubines slowly starts taking…
Chapter 80: Who Harmed Gu Ting?

Gu Jiu rushed to the outer courtyard in a hurry. As soon as she stepped inside the gate, she heard Gu Ting wailing like a pig being slaughtered. Her heart…
Chapter 79: Gu Ting is Injured

Wang Erya was an eighteen-year-old girl from a small mountain village thirty miles outside of Jinzhou City. She couldn’t go on any longer. She might as well die and be…
Chapter 78: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

News in the governor’s fu always spreads quickly. That very night, Gu Jiu learned of the latest developments from Xiao Cui. Gu daren had already spoken—Xie shi would continue to…
Chapter 77: Bai yiniang is Pregnant

Gu daren entered the main room with a dark expression, striding forward with heavy steps. He didn’t even glance at Gu Jiu and the others, nor did he pay attention…
Characters in Gu Jiu’s World

Gu family Gu Zhili (Pingnan hou’s nephew, Gu Jiu’s father) Wives & Concubines Daughters Sons (Clan rank within brackets) Household Members/Others Ma shiye (advisor) Liu shiye (advisor) Guo Taohua (maid…
Chapter 76: Xie shi’s Miscarriage

Gu Jiu picked up her teacup, quietly putting some distance between herself and Liu Zhao. Liu Zhao said, “Gu guniang must take care of yourself.” “Thank you, Liu gongzi, for…
Chapter 75: Thunderous Means

Early in the morning, Jiang Yan had already packed her belongings. All of her possessions fit into a single bundle. Qing Mei knocked on the door and entered. Seeing the…
Chapter 74: Cutting Off His Hand with a Single Strike

Gu Quan walked into the study from outside. “Laoye?” Gu daren furrowed his brows tightly, appearing troubled. “Has Xiao Jiu left?” Gu Quan nodded. “Er guniang went straight back to…
Chapter 73: Father-Daughter Confrontation

Gu Jiu, accompanied by Qing Mei, arrived at the outer courtyard study. Gu Quan came out to greet them. “Er guniang is here. Laoye is already waiting inside. Please go…
Chapter 72: No Regrets

In the past few days, the inner courtyard of the governor’s residence had been as quiet as a grave. Since Xie shi was pregnant, no one dared to provoke her…
Chapter 71: A Rift Between Mother and Son

Gu Jiu caught a cold. She had overestimated her constitution. She thought that since it was summer, the pond water would be warm, and she would be fine. But just…
Chapter 70: Xie shi is Pregnant

A commotion broke out, and Xie shi was carried away. The situation looked quite serious. Gu daren also left. Gu Ting was called away as well. Gu Yue remained standing…