Wen Qian 
Su Malagu [EPUB ebook] 

This is a story about an extraordinary woman who lived through five generations and four emperors in the Qing Dynasty, with a unique status and identity. Though originally a maid, she played a pivotal role in the design of the Qing Dynasty’s official uniforms and was the original designer of the female cheongsam.Not only did she possess proficiency in Mongolian, Manchu, and Chinese languages, but she was also adept at Manchu calligraphy. She served as Empress Xiaozhuang’s "secretary" in daily life and an exceptional "spy" during the throne struggle. Additionally, she was Kangxi Emperor’s teacher and once nurtured his twelfth son. She was respected by different emperors of her era, being referred to as "Gege" by Empress Xiaozhuang, "E’niang" by Kangxi Emperor, and "Grandmother" by the princes. After her death, people honored and commemorated her by calling her "Sumala Gu." She was none other than the early Qing Dynasty’s Sumo’er.Sumo’er spent her entire life within the palace walls. Initially, she embarked on a journey with Empress Xiaozhuang, carrying the mission of "serving a Mongolian-blooded emperor, " navigating treacherous paths and walking on thin ice. To fulfill her mission, she even sacrificed her own love. Ultimately, through diligent study and her own wit and intelligence, she accomplished her "mission" while enduring hardships, transforming into a respected "fashion designer, " "calligrapher, " and "educator."This book differs from other palace intrigues by telling the legendary story of a minor figure who achieved a "rags-to-riches" transformation, evolving from a girl struggling for basic necessities to Empress Xiaozhuang’s right-hand woman, a fashion designer of the early Qing Dynasty, and Kangxi Emperor’s enlightening mentor.Respecting historical facts, the book employs reasonable imagination to outline an inspirational tale of a minor female figure in the palace. The entire novel adheres to a combined narrative of growth and obstacle-overcoming patterns, highlighting the protagonist’s spiritual growth through continuous conflicts and challenges.