Story synopsis

After entering officialdom through the imperial examinations, Zhang Ying is steadily promoted, but his wife, Lady Liu, dies of illness after following him to the capital for his post. He manages the funeral arrangements and his family's return to their hometown while confronting the reality of continuing his official appointment and living alone. The surviving Chapter 1 centers on remarriage plans after bereavement, illustrating the dynamics among career, family arrangements, and personal circumstances.

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