02169cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000160011324500140012924600150014326400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034452013990037553400450177485600430181999900170186227185UtSlPG20260610133624.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aXihuazhuren10a宛如約1 aWan ru yue 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-07  a"宛如約" by Xihuazhuren is a novel that appears to have been written in a historic period, most likely during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Zhao Ruzi, a highly talented and beautiful young woman who, after the early death of her parents, seeks to claim her place in society through education and ambition. As she navigates societal expectations and her own desires, her journey leads her to cross paths with powerful characters, hinting at themes of love, ambition, and identity.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to Zhao Ruzi's charming village, Lemei, and her affluent but uneventful life, made vibrant by her stunning beauty and intellect. After the loss of her parents, she becomes determined to break away from traditional roles and pursue knowledge, realizing that her family lineage carries expectations of greatness. By disguising herself as a male scholar, she embarks on a journey to the nearby city, hoping to explore and expand her horizons. This sets the stage for encounters that hint at potential romantic developments, as evident in her meeting with the scholarly figure, Sī kōng Xué shì, who seeks a suitable match for his daughter. The narrative's intricate layering of gender roles, societal norms, and personal ambition promises an engaging exploration of cultural and emotional themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27185  c68094d68094