The peacock flies southeast, pausing every five miles. At thirteen, she wove fine silk; at fourteen, she learned …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Upholding a Promise: The Enduring Loyalty of an Engaged Couple in Qing Dynasty China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCheng Yunyuan was a member of a prominent family in the Huainan area. His father, Cheng Xunzhu, sold …
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RelationshipsFeatured
My Father Forced Me to Marry a Beggar’s Daughter, and It Changed My Life
by Emma Luby Emma LuI was embarrassed to tell people that my father-in-law was a beggar. You may not believe me. He became disabled …
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Love and marriage, what a wonderful life when they co-exist together for a couple. They count their lucky …