A Sand Sculpture in the Red Dust

Somehow Li Xiangfu traveled through time to a matrilineal country. Women had the highest position. Lucky for him, he finally managed to travel back to his old life!

Forced by the peculiar way of life, he trained himself to become proficient in all kinds of arts during the years he spent in that strange place. He became a master in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and was unparalleled in embroidery and cooking. He was also the housekeeper of his courtyard.

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The young master of the Li family, who was bent on seizing the family property and was evil to the core, was exiled abroad. He came back a few years later, and everyone was waiting to watch him rake trouble.

However, what they waited for was:

playing the guqin in the morning, double-sided embroidery at noon, and washing hands and making soup in the evening.

Li Xiangfu: I am as quiet as a chrysanthemum, without desires or demands. I am quiet and peaceful. Please don’t disturb me or cue me.

Later:

The old-fashioned and stern eldest master of the Li family: …Brother, let’s go to a club.

The cold and self-sustaining second master of the Li family: …Brother, let’s fall in love.

The old man of the Li family, who hated his son for not being able to make a good living: …Son, have fun.

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One day, the head of the Qin family visited the Li family to discuss a marriage.

Mr. Li: “I only have one daughter, so I have to ask her first.”

Qin Jin: “No need. I’m interested in your youngest son.”

Mr. Li: “…You have to line up then. You are the 29th person who has come looking for him this year.”

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