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1. Why was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life to produce male heirs?

Yang Ru-shan was the only living son of his parents, and he needed to carry on his family name.

2. What was the only valuable asset that Yang Ru-shan had to sell in order to gain the money he needed?

Yang Ru-shan had a very beautiful daughter.

3. Why was Yang Ru-shan in need of more money?

Yang Ru-shan wanted to purchase some concubines.

4. What was the first thing that attracted General Xue's attention to Fang-Yu?

Fang-Yu needed assistance when standing up at the opera.

5. What happens to cause Dr. Xia to leave his children and his home?

Dr. Xia's son pushed De-hong down a dry well, and she broke her hip in the fall.

6. Why does Dr. Xia give potions to all of the Governor's wives when he knows that the Governor is the one who is infertile.

Dr. Xia knows that the Governor would be ashamed and embarrassed if he found out that he was infertile. He tries to lessen this feeling by treating them all the same.

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