Current ranking: Noble Consort Liang → Worthy Consort + Virtuous Consort → Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness → Lady Liao of Lovely Countenance → Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony
This man knows her nickname is Qing Qing?
He’s attentive.
Really attentive.
If not for the fact that the man in front of her was the Emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty, who had a lot of experience with women, she would think that this man liked her.
Fortunately, she had the self-awareness not to continue to have these wild thoughts.
After calming down her mind, Liao Qing Qing poured tea for Emperor Jing Li. Then, she turned her head to look at Emperor Jing Li and said, “Your Majesty, please have some tea.”
Emperor Jing Li did not move and looked at Liao Qing Qing with a smile.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand the meaning of Emperor Jing Li’s smile. However, through her observation over the past few days, she already knew Emperor Jing Li’s habits. Hence, she asked, “Your Majesty, it’s getting late. Why don’t we have lunch?”
Is she scared that he is hungry?
Emperor Jing Li nodded his head comfortably.
Liao Qing Qing immediately ordered someone to serve the meals. She ate together with Emperor Jing. They entered the bedroom and had an afternoon nap together.
Everything went so naturally.
Emperor Jing Li thought to himself, It’s only been a few days. Lady Liao of Lovely Countenance has already gotten used to sleeping by my side.
AD
Very good.
Very sensible.
He was very satisfied and was about to turn his head to say something to praise Liao Qing Qing.
When he turned his head, he found that Liao Qing Qing was already asleep.
… Fine then.
He had to discuss the war in the northwest with the cabinet in the afternoon.
So he also closed his eyes.
The entire Lisheng Pavilion then fell into the serenity of the afternoon.
There was a special sense of peace during this time.
But the courtyards of the harem were not peaceful. From the palace maids to Noble Consort, all were aware that Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony went to Lisheng Pavilion to show their presence. In the end, they were reprimanded by the Emperor.
All of them snickered.
It went without saying that Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony felt ashamed and angry. They felt like they had lost face. For several days, they didn’t dare to speak when they went to pay their respects to Noble Consort Liang . They could only silently curse Liao Qing Qing in their hearts.
AD
Liao Qing Qing consciously ignored Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony. She treated everyone like how she normally would. Her life was smooth and uneventful.
In the beginning, she faced Emperor Jing Li with fear and trepidation, like a fool, properly acting the role of Lady of Lovely Countenance.
From then on, Emperor Jing Li would visit twice a day. Other than eating and purely sleeping, he did not have any perverted and harmful inclination.
She also got used to it.
Emperor Jing Li seemed to be a little different today. He kept staring at her while they were eating.
After finishing their meal, he didn’t say anything about sleeping nor did he ask Fu Sheng to bring the dociers to be approved. Instead, he walked to the window and looked at the bright moon in the sky—pretending to be aloof.
Disregarding the fact that Emperor Jing Li was impotent, temperamental and had a mind as deep as a sea.(1) He was really a mega incomparable handsome man. He was even more handsome than the young and popular men she saw on television in her previous life.
Currently, he was standing there appearing to be engrossed in his own thoughts. He was really standing like an orchid and jade tree His profile was so handsome that it compelled one to yearn for it.
All of a sudden, Emperor Jing Li’s head suddenly turned to the side.
Liao Qing Qing was not able to avoid his gaze and met his gaze. She started to panic.
“Are you secretly looking at me?” Emperor Jing Li asked.
“… Yeah.” Liao Qing Qing admitted it and her heart was inexplicably in turmoil.
AD
Emperor Jing Li was slightly stunned. A sudden joy appeared in his heart. He himself did not notice it. His voice was low and he asked, “Am I (3) good looking?”
“Not bad.” Liao Qing Qing said casually.
“Not bad?” Emperor Jing Li’s tone stayed the same.
Liao Qing Qing immediately realized that the man in front of her was the king of a country. An emperor, unlike an ordinary man, who was used to the flattery of others when they had been in high position for a while.
She wittingly added, “What this imperial concubine (4) means is ‒ Your Majesty is naturally good-looking, handsome, dashing and unparalleled on heavens and earth!”
Emperor Jing Li knew that Liao Qing Qing was smoothing whiskers and patting a horse’s bottom (5) to get what she wanted. The corners of his mouth still had an imperceptible smile as he asked, “Am I really that good?”
“Of course!” Other than being impotent, a little perverted and temperamental, the Emperor is really quite good. He ruled the Great Wei Dynasty very well.
It’s worth praising!
Emperor Jing Li stared at Liao Qing Qing and ordered, “Then come here.”
Liao Qing Qing was puzzled.
“Come here,” Emperor Jing Li repeated himself.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand Emperor Jing Li. She subconsciously felt that Emperor Jing Li was a hidden level of big pervert. Maybe he would engage in some disgraceful pastime. Many emperors in ancient times were perverted.
However, she could not ignore the order and cautiously approached Emperor Jing Li.
When she was about to be in front of Emperor Jing Li, he suddenly reached out to hold her hand.
At this moment she was in a state of wariness towards Emperor Jing Li. She unconsciously wanted to withdraw her hand, but fortunately she was quick-witted and knew that the Emperor would not allow others to refuse. She tried her best to suppress the revulsion in her heart to keep herself from drawing her hand back.
Even with one hundred and twenty percent restraint, there was still a slight tremble on her hands.
This tremor not only made Emperor Jing Li feel refreshed, but also gave a slight sense of joy in his heart. He thought in his heart this must be because Liao Qing Qing had affection for him. Therefore, Liao Qing Qing became excited when their skin touched.
Ay. It’s another woman who loves him.
As he thought that, his body and mind became increasingly at ease. Last time when Liao Qing Qing dressed him, her fingers inadvertently touched him. He immediately felt unusually clear-headed.
He didn’t expect that just holding a hand would give him the feeling of being basked in the sunshine during Spring.
Liao Qing Qing actually had this kind of magic power.
He had always been skeptical of ghosts, monsters or celestials. He only believed that human wisdom could prevail over nature. The so-called sacrifices, prayers etc were just a political tool; a tradition to establish the Emperor’s reverence, and appease the ministers and people.
But Liao Qing Qing had overturned his perception.
He held Liao Qing Qing’s hands tightly
AD
It was unknown how just by holding his hand could heal his chronic headache. His heart also wanted to hold it in this way.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand what it was that the Emperor was making a fuss about. She could only let her hand be held by Emperor Jing Li. Anyway, holding hands and sleeping wouldn’t cause her to lose any meat!
Then just hold onto it then.
After it felt like her hand was held for a long time, they heard Fu Sheng come to ask if they wanted to bathe and head to bed. Only then did Emperor Jing Li let go of Liao Qing Qing.
Liao Qing Qing let out a sigh.
She had lived two lives. Both of which seemed to be a single dog.(6) She remembered that in her last life, her parents divorced and she lived with her grandparents. Her grandparents passed away while she was attending high school. She started to live by herself, running around to make a living.
While others were dating, she found part-time jobs to earn living expenses.
Then, the moment she woke up in this life was in this majestic deep palace.
Emperor Jing Li was the first male who came close to her.
While holding hands, she could clearly feel the girth and heat of Emperor Jing Li’s big hands. She couldn’t help but blush. Fortunately, her sanity returned, and her hands felt a little uncomfortable. She pulled a handkerchief to wipe her hands. When she looked up, her eyes met Emperor Jing Li’s gaze.
“What are you wiping your hands for?” Emperor Jing Li asked with a raised eyebrow.
“I’m… I’m sweating.” Liao Qing Qing stammered a little and replied, “Wipe… Wipe, wipe it.”
AD
Emperor Jing Li was instantly upset. He turned around and went into the bathroom. When he returned again, his face returned to normal and he didn’t appear to be angry. Liao Qing Qing let out a sigh and also went to bathe. Then, she blew out the lamp and slept on the inner side of Emperor Jing Li.
Cloaked in darkness, the two of them stayed quiet.
A dreamless night.
Liao Qing Qing woke up the next morning, and Emperor Jing Li was already gone.
This was not the first time. She was completely used to it.
However, He Xiang cautiously said, “Mistress, the ones serving the Emperor in freshening up today were still Fu Sheng and the others.”
Liao Qing Qing nodded and answered, “Mm.”
He Xiang added, “On the first and fifteenth day, the Emperor will go to the place of Noble Consort Liang, Virtuous Consort or Worthy Consort. This maidservant heard that they all serve the Emperor in freshening up.”
“You mean I have to do the same?” Liao Qing Qing asked.
He Xiang remained silent, but that was her intention.
“But I couldn’t wake up.” Liao Qing Qing thought about it and said honestly, “Your Majesty didn’t ask all of you to wake me up either.”
“Noble Consort Liang and the others woke up naturally,” He Xiang said again.
AD
Liao Qing Qing knew what He Xiang meant. In order not to lose His Majesty’s favor or anything like that, she should serve His Majesty well like the other concubines and capture His Majesty’s heart by doing the simple things.
She nodded and said, “Alright. I understand.”
He Xiang smiled, thinking that her mistress had understood.
‘To know is to understand’, but that didn’t mean she would do it. She wished that she could immediately lose favour. She wished Emperor Jing Li would never visit.
That way, she could return to her smooth and uneventful life.
As she thought of that, she had no choice but to prepare Emperor Jing Li watermelon and wait for his arrival in the afternoon.
This was to fulfill her role as a Lady of Lovely Countenance’s job.
In the end, when it was time for lunch, Emperor Jing Li didn’t come.
What’s going on?
It is after lunch time, but Emperor Jing Li still hasn’t come.
Liao Qing Qing was puzzled.
He Xiang became worried and said, “Mistress, His Majesty is usually already here at this time. It’s past noon now. Why hasn’t he come?”
AD
“Maybe he’s not coming,” Liao Qing Qing said.
He Xiang’s face changed greatly when she heard that. She said, “His Majesty is not coming?”
Liao Qing Qing nodded and said, “I think so. Let’s eat first. I’m so hungry.”
“Mistress, wait a little longer. In case, His Majesty comes and sees Mistress waiting for him with an empty stomach, he will be very happy.” He Xiang said.
“???” He Xiang seemed to have misunderstood her relationship with the Emperor. There was no affection to speak of. She pressed her forehead and said, “Serve the meal.”
He Xiang could not disobey, so she had to serve the dishes.
When Liao Qing Qing finished her lunch and took an afternoon nap, Emperor Jing Li didn’t come, which made He Xiang very nervous. She felt that her mistress had lost favour and she was anxious all afternoon.
In the evening, He Xiang was happy and whispered, “Mistress, today is the fifteenth.”
“So what if it’s the fifteenth?” Liao Qing Qing asked.
He Xiang said, “On the first and fifteenth day, His Majesty will go to Noble Consort Liang’s place.”
Liao Qing Qing asked, “His Majesty went to Noble Consort Liang’s place?”
“Yes.” He Xiang smiled and nodded. As long as His Majesty hadn’t gotten bored of her mistress, he would still come to her mistress’ place after the fifteenth.
Emperor Jing Li went to Noble Consort Liang’s place!
Good!
She wished that Noble Consort Liang could sway him through pillow talk after this visit. Therefore, Emperor Jing Li would not come again. She still wanted to live a low-key and smooth life. She did not want to be someone the imperial harem concubines would be concerned about.
At night, she slept alone in the big bed.
It can’t get any more comfortable than this!
(1) 城府极深(chéngfǔ jí shēn)- To have a mind as deep as a sea. It describes that one has a broad mind, tolerance and sympathy.
(2) 芝兰玉树(zhīlányùshù)- Orchids and jade tree. It could also mean a child with splendid future prospects
(3)朕(zhèn)- I (imperial) or we (imperial use).
(4)嫔妾(pín qiè)- This imperial concubine. It is a self-appellation that can only be used by Lady of Talents (才人), Noble Lady (贵人), etc to the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
(5) 溜须拍马(liūxūpāimǎ)- Smoothing whiskers and patting a horse’s bottom. Brown nosing or bootlicking
(6) 单身狗[dānshēngǒu]- Single dog. An internet slang that refers to people who are neither married or in a relationship. It’s used self-depreciatingly. /单身狗Dānshēn gǒu: Literal translation is ‘single dog’. Basically, a Chinese term to refer to singles or people who are not in a relationship/does not have a significant other.
Current ranking: Noble Consort Liang → Worthy Consort + Virtuous Consort → Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness → Lady Liao of Lovely Countenance → Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony
This man knows her nickname is Qing Qing?
He’s attentive.
Really attentive.
If not for the fact that the man in front of her was the Emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty, who had a lot of experience with women, she would think that this man liked her.
Fortunately, she had the self-awareness not to continue to have these wild thoughts.
After calming down her mind, Liao Qing Qing poured tea for Emperor Jing Li. Then, she turned her head to look at Emperor Jing Li and said, “Your Majesty, please have some tea.”
Emperor Jing Li did not move and looked at Liao Qing Qing with a smile.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand the meaning of Emperor Jing Li’s smile. However, through her observation over the past few days, she already knew Emperor Jing Li’s habits. Hence, she asked, “Your Majesty, it’s getting late. Why don’t we have lunch?”
Is she scared that he is hungry?
Emperor Jing Li nodded his head comfortably.
Liao Qing Qing immediately ordered someone to serve the meals. She ate together with Emperor Jing. They entered the bedroom and had an afternoon nap together.
Everything went so naturally.
Emperor Jing Li thought to himself, It’s only been a few days. Lady Liao of Lovely Countenance has already gotten used to sleeping by my side.
AD
Very good.
Very sensible.
He was very satisfied and was about to turn his head to say something to praise Liao Qing Qing.
When he turned his head, he found that Liao Qing Qing was already asleep.
… Fine then.
He had to discuss the war in the northwest with the cabinet in the afternoon.
So he also closed his eyes.
The entire Lisheng Pavilion then fell into the serenity of the afternoon.
There was a special sense of peace during this time.
But the courtyards of the harem were not peaceful. From the palace maids to Noble Consort, all were aware that Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony went to Lisheng Pavilion to show their presence. In the end, they were reprimanded by the Emperor.
All of them snickered.
It went without saying that Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony felt ashamed and angry. They felt like they had lost face. For several days, they didn’t dare to speak when they went to pay their respects to Noble Consort Liang . They could only silently curse Liao Qing Qing in their hearts.
AD
Liao Qing Qing consciously ignored Lady Liao of Handsome Fairness and Lady Jiang of Fragrant Ceremony. She treated everyone like how she normally would. Her life was smooth and uneventful.
In the beginning, she faced Emperor Jing Li with fear and trepidation, like a fool, properly acting the role of Lady of Lovely Countenance.
From then on, Emperor Jing Li would visit twice a day. Other than eating and purely sleeping, he did not have any perverted and harmful inclination.
She also got used to it.
Emperor Jing Li seemed to be a little different today. He kept staring at her while they were eating.
After finishing their meal, he didn’t say anything about sleeping nor did he ask Fu Sheng to bring the dociers to be approved. Instead, he walked to the window and looked at the bright moon in the sky—pretending to be aloof.
Disregarding the fact that Emperor Jing Li was impotent, temperamental and had a mind as deep as a sea.(1) He was really a mega incomparable handsome man. He was even more handsome than the young and popular men she saw on television in her previous life.
Currently, he was standing there appearing to be engrossed in his own thoughts. He was really standing like an orchid and jade tree His profile was so handsome that it compelled one to yearn for it.
All of a sudden, Emperor Jing Li’s head suddenly turned to the side.
Liao Qing Qing was not able to avoid his gaze and met his gaze. She started to panic.
“Are you secretly looking at me?” Emperor Jing Li asked.
“… Yeah.” Liao Qing Qing admitted it and her heart was inexplicably in turmoil.
AD
Emperor Jing Li was slightly stunned. A sudden joy appeared in his heart. He himself did not notice it. His voice was low and he asked, “Am I (3) good looking?”
“Not bad.” Liao Qing Qing said casually.
“Not bad?” Emperor Jing Li’s tone stayed the same.
Liao Qing Qing immediately realized that the man in front of her was the king of a country. An emperor, unlike an ordinary man, who was used to the flattery of others when they had been in high position for a while.
She wittingly added, “What this imperial concubine (4) means is ‒ Your Majesty is naturally good-looking, handsome, dashing and unparalleled on heavens and earth!”
Emperor Jing Li knew that Liao Qing Qing was smoothing whiskers and patting a horse’s bottom (5) to get what she wanted. The corners of his mouth still had an imperceptible smile as he asked, “Am I really that good?”
“Of course!” Other than being impotent, a little perverted and temperamental, the Emperor is really quite good. He ruled the Great Wei Dynasty very well.
It’s worth praising!
Emperor Jing Li stared at Liao Qing Qing and ordered, “Then come here.”
Liao Qing Qing was puzzled.
“Come here,” Emperor Jing Li repeated himself.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand Emperor Jing Li. She subconsciously felt that Emperor Jing Li was a hidden level of big pervert. Maybe he would engage in some disgraceful pastime. Many emperors in ancient times were perverted.
However, she could not ignore the order and cautiously approached Emperor Jing Li.
When she was about to be in front of Emperor Jing Li, he suddenly reached out to hold her hand.
At this moment she was in a state of wariness towards Emperor Jing Li. She unconsciously wanted to withdraw her hand, but fortunately she was quick-witted and knew that the Emperor would not allow others to refuse. She tried her best to suppress the revulsion in her heart to keep herself from drawing her hand back.
Even with one hundred and twenty percent restraint, there was still a slight tremble on her hands.
This tremor not only made Emperor Jing Li feel refreshed, but also gave a slight sense of joy in his heart. He thought in his heart this must be because Liao Qing Qing had affection for him. Therefore, Liao Qing Qing became excited when their skin touched.
Ay. It’s another woman who loves him.
As he thought that, his body and mind became increasingly at ease. Last time when Liao Qing Qing dressed him, her fingers inadvertently touched him. He immediately felt unusually clear-headed.
He didn’t expect that just holding a hand would give him the feeling of being basked in the sunshine during Spring.
Liao Qing Qing actually had this kind of magic power.
He had always been skeptical of ghosts, monsters or celestials. He only believed that human wisdom could prevail over nature. The so-called sacrifices, prayers etc were just a political tool; a tradition to establish the Emperor’s reverence, and appease the ministers and people.
But Liao Qing Qing had overturned his perception.
He held Liao Qing Qing’s hands tightly
AD
It was unknown how just by holding his hand could heal his chronic headache. His heart also wanted to hold it in this way.
Liao Qing Qing didn’t understand what it was that the Emperor was making a fuss about. She could only let her hand be held by Emperor Jing Li. Anyway, holding hands and sleeping wouldn’t cause her to lose any meat!
Then just hold onto it then.
After it felt like her hand was held for a long time, they heard Fu Sheng come to ask if they wanted to bathe and head to bed. Only then did Emperor Jing Li let go of Liao Qing Qing.
Liao Qing Qing let out a sigh.
She had lived two lives. Both of which seemed to be a single dog.(6) She remembered that in her last life, her parents divorced and she lived with her grandparents. Her grandparents passed away while she was attending high school. She started to live by herself, running around to make a living.
While others were dating, she found part-time jobs to earn living expenses.
Then, the moment she woke up in this life was in this majestic deep palace.
Emperor Jing Li was the first male who came close to her.
While holding hands, she could clearly feel the girth and heat of Emperor Jing Li’s big hands. She couldn’t help but blush. Fortunately, her sanity returned, and her hands felt a little uncomfortable. She pulled a handkerchief to wipe her hands. When she looked up, her eyes met Emperor Jing Li’s gaze.
“What are you wiping your hands for?” Emperor Jing Li asked with a raised eyebrow.
“I’m… I’m sweating.” Liao Qing Qing stammered a little and replied, “Wipe… Wipe, wipe it.”
AD
Emperor Jing Li was instantly upset. He turned around and went into the bathroom. When he returned again, his face returned to normal and he didn’t appear to be angry. Liao Qing Qing let out a sigh and also went to bathe. Then, she blew out the lamp and slept on the inner side of Emperor Jing Li.
Cloaked in darkness, the two of them stayed quiet.
A dreamless night.
Liao Qing Qing woke up the next morning, and Emperor Jing Li was already gone.
This was not the first time. She was completely used to it.
However, He Xiang cautiously said, “Mistress, the ones serving the Emperor in freshening up today were still Fu Sheng and the others.”
Liao Qing Qing nodded and answered, “Mm.”
He Xiang added, “On the first and fifteenth day, the Emperor will go to the place of Noble Consort Liang, Virtuous Consort or Worthy Consort. This maidservant heard that they all serve the Emperor in freshening up.”
“You mean I have to do the same?” Liao Qing Qing asked.
He Xiang remained silent, but that was her intention.
“But I couldn’t wake up.” Liao Qing Qing thought about it and said honestly, “Your Majesty didn’t ask all of you to wake me up either.”
“Noble Consort Liang and the others woke up naturally,” He Xiang said again.
AD
Liao Qing Qing knew what He Xiang meant. In order not to lose His Majesty’s favor or anything like that, she should serve His Majesty well like the other concubines and capture His Majesty’s heart by doing the simple things.
She nodded and said, “Alright. I understand.”
He Xiang smiled, thinking that her mistress had understood.
‘To know is to understand’, but that didn’t mean she would do it. She wished that she could immediately lose favour. She wished Emperor Jing Li would never visit.
That way, she could return to her smooth and uneventful life.
As she thought of that, she had no choice but to prepare Emperor Jing Li watermelon and wait for his arrival in the afternoon.
This was to fulfill her role as a Lady of Lovely Countenance’s job.
In the end, when it was time for lunch, Emperor Jing Li didn’t come.
What’s going on?
It is after lunch time, but Emperor Jing Li still hasn’t come.
Liao Qing Qing was puzzled.
He Xiang became worried and said, “Mistress, His Majesty is usually already here at this time. It’s past noon now. Why hasn’t he come?”
AD
“Maybe he’s not coming,” Liao Qing Qing said.
He Xiang’s face changed greatly when she heard that. She said, “His Majesty is not coming?”
Liao Qing Qing nodded and said, “I think so. Let’s eat first. I’m so hungry.”
“Mistress, wait a little longer. In case, His Majesty comes and sees Mistress waiting for him with an empty stomach, he will be very happy.” He Xiang said.
“???” He Xiang seemed to have misunderstood her relationship with the Emperor. There was no affection to speak of. She pressed her forehead and said, “Serve the meal.”
He Xiang could not disobey, so she had to serve the dishes.
When Liao Qing Qing finished her lunch and took an afternoon nap, Emperor Jing Li didn’t come, which made He Xiang very nervous. She felt that her mistress had lost favour and she was anxious all afternoon.
In the evening, He Xiang was happy and whispered, “Mistress, today is the fifteenth.”
“So what if it’s the fifteenth?” Liao Qing Qing asked.
He Xiang said, “On the first and fifteenth day, His Majesty will go to Noble Consort Liang’s place.”
Liao Qing Qing asked, “His Majesty went to Noble Consort Liang’s place?”
“Yes.” He Xiang smiled and nodded. As long as His Majesty hadn’t gotten bored of her mistress, he would still come to her mistress’ place after the fifteenth.
Emperor Jing Li went to Noble Consort Liang’s place!
Good!
She wished that Noble Consort Liang could sway him through pillow talk after this visit. Therefore, Emperor Jing Li would not come again. She still wanted to live a low-key and smooth life. She did not want to be someone the imperial harem concubines would be concerned about.
At night, she slept alone in the big bed.
It can’t get any more comfortable than this!
(1) 城府极深(chéngfǔ jí shēn)- To have a mind as deep as a sea. It describes that one has a broad mind, tolerance and sympathy.
(2) 芝兰玉树(zhīlányùshù)- Orchids and jade tree. It could also mean a child with splendid future prospects
(3)朕(zhèn)- I (imperial) or we (imperial use).
(4)嫔妾(pín qiè)- This imperial concubine. It is a self-appellation that can only be used by Lady of Talents (才人), Noble Lady (贵人), etc to the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
(5) 溜须拍马(liūxūpāimǎ)- Smoothing whiskers and patting a horse’s bottom. Brown nosing or bootlicking
(6) 单身狗[dānshēngǒu]- Single dog. An internet slang that refers to people who are neither married or in a relationship. It’s used self-depreciatingly. /单身狗Dānshēn gǒu: Literal translation is ‘single dog’. Basically, a Chinese term to refer to singles or people who are not in a relationship/does not have a significant other.
