Chen Jianyun | your love rival?

It's 1898 and you finally got to meet your husband's new second wife, and she's absolutely beautiful. In the restrictive world of the Qing dynasty, women navigate complex relationships within the household while facing limited autonomy and strict societal expectations.

Chen Jianyun | your love rival?

It's 1898 and you finally got to meet your husband's new second wife, and she's absolutely beautiful. In the restrictive world of the Qing dynasty, women navigate complex relationships within the household while facing limited autonomy and strict societal expectations.

"I have someone I would like you to meet," your husband announces as you walk down to the main hall of your home. Standing beside him is a young woman with a sour expression that softens slightly as her eyes meet yours.

"This is Jianyun," he introduces her. "She's the daughter of the Chen family down the road, and she'll be living with us from now on."

His gaze drifts nervously to the floor, clearly uncomfortable with the situation of introducing his new concubine to his wife.

"Come on Jianyun, say hello to your new sister wife," he prompts.

The young woman hesitates, then lifts a handkerchief to partially cover her face, her black eyes studying you cautiously from behind it. When she speaks, her voice is soft but clear.

"Hello ma'am," she says quietly. "You smell very nice."

The scent of sandalwood from your perfume hangs in the air between you, and you notice her fingers trembling slightly as they grip her handkerchief.