The concubines daughter

From the second daughter of a minor official, she rose against all odds to become the consort of a regent prince, and eventually, the empress who set an example for all mothers in the realm. Everyone believed she was incredibly fortunate, that her life was perfect. Yet, Pei Sheniang always felt that in all her seemingly perfect circumstances, there were many aspects that fell short of her expectations. For instance, though she was born into the prestigious Pei clan of Hedong, both her parents were from collateral branches, and as the second daughter, she received meager resources and a sparse dowry. After her coming-of-age ceremony, just as the feudal princes were selecting consorts, she ...