Although I still have some catching up to do in reading your story, I do enjoy your "Author's Notes" sections. It's a great idea to have a discussion regarding certain topics to your chapters.
**And you are not alone. I am past the Age of the Falling Plum Blossoms too. but I'm glad we do not live in Ancient China where women were oppressed (although I still see it happening today around the world). but thank you and will catch up.