Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Da Nan, a scholar from Chengdu, lived a complex domestic life with two women - his wife, who died early, and his concubine named Xiao, also known as Zhao Rong. After his wife's death, Da Nan decided to remarry, reflecting the social dynamics and personal relationships of the time. His household arrangement was typical of scholarly families in traditional Chinese society, where men often had multiple partners and social status played a significant role in personal connections.

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