He Xiaoyue
He Xiaoyue is He Xiaoyue is a young woman caught in the precarious and morally ambiguous world of Fangchun Court, an establishment that operates under strict hierarchical control where women are systematically trained for a life of servitude. Initially ensnared due to her family’s financial struggles, she becomes one of the court’s youngest trainees, forced into a brutal regimen of refinement—learning calligraphy, music, and etiquette despite lacking natural talent. Though her early years are marked by despair and physical punishment (like being initiated with thick candles), she gradually finds agency through resilience, using her intelligence to navigate the court’s rigid rules and even designing fashionable garments for its patrons. In later chapters, He Xiaoyue transitions into a pivotal role as a
Context from Novel
"Chapter 1753 - Escape Returning to the Chastity Hall, Liu San found the women all gathered at the gate, watching for them. When they saw the party approach, they scattered one by one. Only the child's mother rushed forward upon seeing her son in Liu San's arms. She snatched the infant to her breast and burst into loud sobs. "Don't cry!" Liu San said. "The child is all right for now—there's still hope to save him!" He instructed her to take the child inside, clean him up first, then apply cold co"
"Chapter 1754 - Measures "I am neither the local magistrate nor a judge," Liu San said. "If you have grievances, go to the city and find the municipal government. There will be someone there to receive you..." The girl who called herself He Xiaoyue shook her head. "It is true this servant has grievances. But unless your lordship rescues me now, I shall never escape this sea of bitterness." Liu San studied He Xiaoyue closely. She was very young—no more than sixteen or seventeen. From scrambling th"
"Chapter 1810 - Forcing Virtue Into Vice "Whatever method you devise, implement it quickly without delay." Madam Han instructed with evident urgency. "The Australians conduct administrative work with remarkable swiftness and decisiveness. Besides, this comprehensive household registration matter absolutely cannot be delayed or evaded. If they discover there's an unregistered person concealed here on the premises, the regulatory fines imposed won't be trivial amounts!" "Yes, this servant understan"
"Chapter 1811 - The Carrot and the Stick "Let me make myself perfectly clear: abandon whatever fantasies you're still clinging to! Once you've entered this establishment, you can forget all pretense of virtue and propriety. Clean yourself up and prepare to receive clients! Be obedient, and Mother will arrange for a wealthy patron to properly 'comb' you. Defy me—" Madam Yao's voice dropped to something venomous, "—and I'll have some bachelors initiate you with thick candles first. Then we'll bring"
"Chapter 1830 - Fangchun Court Temple Keeper Fang could only nod repeatedly, saying: "I know, I know. I wouldn't dare violate your rules, Officer! I was confused! Which houses are we checking today? This small one will lead the way." "We'll just look around randomly. Whichever one I point to, we check." "Yes, yes." Old Man Fang's heart drummed nervously. Just a few days ago, he had helped register a temporary residence permit for a new girl at Fangchun Court. Registering a temporary residence per"
Appearances
Appears in chapters: 1754, 1755, 1811, 1812, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1834, 2016, 2032, 2033, 2036, 2471, 2472, 2473, 2474, 2475, 2476, 2477, 2853, 2854, 2855, 2856, 2857, 2858, 2859, 2860, 2861, 2864, 2868.