Grinding Jade
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Summary
the other is an outwardly unrestrained, dashing young man who in truth carries his country in his heart;
to outsiders he is a philandering playboy, yet he alone tolerates her, protects her, dotes on her—which side of him is the real him?
Peeling back layer after layer of disguise, everyone around her seems to have another identity; beneath the heavy fog, who is the true hidden figure?
Shanghai socialite Yu Wanci comes from a prominent family, is striking in appearance, and has a character that would rather break than bend. Her father, Yu Zhengyang, after his good friend Commander Ji is wrongfully killed, is forced to take Commander Ji's concubine, Le Xinlan, as his concubine in order to protect the Ji family's orphan, Ji Zeyu. He dotes on Ji Zeyu far more than on his own daughter, Wanci. Resentful of her father's favoritism, Wanci is instead sent by him to study in Germany.
Ten years later, Wanci returns and by chance saves a mysterious man, Qi Yuan, and feelings quietly grow—yet the one Qi Yuan loves is the Yu family's adopted daughter, Su Lingzhi. Devastated by the blow, Wanci finds that the one who stays by her side is none other than Ji Zeyu, whom she has always loathed. He is the dissolute playboy in outsiders' eyes, yet he alone tolerates her, dotes on her—which side of him is the real him? Peeling back layer after layer of disguise, everyone around Wanci seems to have another identity; beneath the heavy fog, who is the true hidden figure?
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy romance novels set in the Republican era
- Mystery fans who prefer identity puzzles and layer-by-layer reversals
- Readers who savor a slow-burn emotional line and watching relationships change
- Readers in need of a long leisure read that can be followed chapter by chapter
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting rigorous historical research and authentic period detail
- Readers who prefer fast pacing and strong action scenes
- Readers with little interest in the romance thread who want pure deduction only
Reading tips
- Watch for contradictions between what each character says and does when they first appear; such details are often foreshadowing of identity.
- Don't judge characters as good or evil too early; as the mystery advances, revisiting earlier passages will yield new understanding.
- Read chapter by chapter; when an identity clue surfaces, pause and guess for yourself who the hidden figure is.
- Sorting the emotional thread and the identity thread separately helps clarify how the character relationships evolve.
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一卷 相思雨
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- 第二卷 旧时梦
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- 第三卷 拾豆蔻
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- 第四卷 又一春
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- 第五卷 花事了
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- 番外一 桃花祭
- 番外二 玉漏迟
- 后记 在红尘里
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About the author
Yun Jia is a Chinese author whose work spans a notably wide range of subjects; the library currently holds 18 of her titles. Public information about her is limited, and no clear records of her nationality, dates, or educational background are available, yet the distribution of her works suggests where her interests lie. She writes popular introductions to classical poetry, such as the Daily Classical Poem volumes, which lead readers into traditional verse one poem a day. She also turns to accessible history writing: in the 100 Days with the Ancients series she sets her scenes in the Song and Southern Song dynasties, depicting daily life through perspectives such as moving house and the diaries of ordinary townsfolk. At the same time, works such as Zui Liunian show her writing youth fiction in the time-travel and alternate-world genres. Overall, her prose is approachable and readable, balancing knowledge with storytelling, and suits beginning readers.
