(Sweet romance + devoted couple + household intrigue + palace intrigue)
Jin Roushu has part of her memory stripped away by a tech tycoon who loves her but cannot have her, then is cast into the meticulously constructed metaverse he created. There, she becomes the illegitimate daughter of Minister Jin, a sacrificial stepping stone who could be discarded at any moment.
Her wet nurse's daughter climbs over her to take her life. The Second Madam, who stole her birth mother's position as principal wife, wants to send her to the bed of the emperor, who is over sixty.
Her elder half-sister is hell-bent on marrying her off to a fool who brutally murdered his wife.
Who can she rely on? Her grandmother, who favors boys? Her minister father, who excels at smoothing things over? Her young, frail younger brother?
Of course not! She has to rely on herself!
The gentle, refined Second Young Master of the Hesheli Grand Tutor's family: “Fifth Sister, relying on yourself is so hard! Come, your cousin is here for you to lean on!”
The unsmiling Fifteenth Prince, Aisin Gioro Yongyan: “You're still too young to be thinking about romance. Come stay by my side and be my little princess. Even if you want the stars in the sky, I'll pluck them down and string them into a necklace for you. Just be obedient and grow up well. When you're grown, I'll find you a fine husband and give you a lifetime with just the two of you!”
So Jin Roushu obediently listens and focuses on growing up.
But why is the Fifteenth Prince looking at her more and more strangely?
Fifteenth Prince: “Actually, a lifetime with just the two of us sounds wonderful. I want that too! I have an empire stretching thousands of miles. How about I trade it for one smile from you?”
