Rise to Power, Make a Fortune, and Marry a Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Hero

[Historical Romance + Alternate World + Strong Female Lead] (No rebirth, no transmigration, no golden finger. Please keep this in mind.)

After enduring a cruel father who despised her, a concubine who tried to harm her, and the drowning death of her younger brother, Lin Yueyao finally understood: as long as I'm strong enough, my enemies are nothing but grasshoppers doomed to die after autumn.

When faced with officials suppressing her, schemes framing her, and her life hanging in the balance, Lin Yueyao remained convinced: as long as I rise high enough, all of you will be yesterday's news.

When her family urged her to marry, Lin Yueyao scoffed. “Men will only hold back my rise through the ranks.”

Who knew she'd be face-slapped the moment she stepped outside!

“Have you heard? Lin Yueyao has her eye on the young master of the Shen family!”

“Indeed! She just threatened Lord Shen, insisting that he give his son to her as a live-in son-in-law!”

“She has the emperor's trust now, and Lord Shen doesn't dare offend her. He has no choice but to marry his son off to her.”

“...”

Lin Yueyao looked at Young Master Shen and smiled faintly. “I have power, money, and looks. You have my permission to marry up!”

This is the story of a career-minded heroine who loses her head over a handsome man, stops at nothing to claim him, and ultimately achieves success in both her career and love life.