Of Noble Heritage

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Set in 1896 China, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the affluent and the impoverished amidst a backdrop of governmental failure and foreign domination. As the rich indulge in their luxuries, the majority face dire hardships, leading families to sell their daughters into servitude to escape starvation. This desperate situation fuels a rising tide of demands for social reform and civil unrest, highlighting the urgent need for change in a nation grappling with its lost independence and heritage.