When a Beginner Zhen Huan Transmigrates into Chen Wanyin in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

The moment Zhen Huan opens her eyes, she learns that she’s about to enter Prince Bao’s household as a concubine. Looking at her delicate, dainty face in the bronze mirror, Zhen Huan can only think: What? Give me back my own face!

Zhen Huan steadies herself. No matter. How long can anyone thrive by relying on their looks?

In this story, Zhen Huan will become friends with Xi Yue, Lingrong, and Consort Chun. She’ll stop Xi Yue from making a foolish mistake and accidentally change Lang Hua’s fate of dying young. This is a character-focused ensemble story, so please don’t read it if that’s not your thing.

After two years in Prince Bao’s household, Zhen Huan watches as Hongli and Qing Ying grow deeply attached and gives a scornful smile. Qing Ying is a hypocrite, never meaning what she says, yet she insists on making everyone think she’s as aloof and pure as a chrysanthemum. Who does she think she is? Let’s see how I use a few little tricks to expose your true colors to Hongli, Qing Ying.

Hongli: Alas, the person before me is no longer who they once were. We gaze at each other, with nothing left but disappointment!

After years of navigating the ups and downs of the harem, Zhen Huan remarks: Ruyi is my greatest rival, but after all these years in the palace, she hasn’t improved at all. Hongli’s harem is nothing special. Zhen Huan holds her eldest son and gently teaches him, feeling that the future looks bright. But she still often feels lonely. She misses so many people: her father, her mother, Sister Mei, and even Lingrong...

Then one day, Zhen Huan looks at the person before her, who is blinking those familiar doe eyes. A rush of excitement washes over her, like meeting an old friend in a foreign land. “Is it... you?”

An Lingrong: Who gets it, everyone? This time, I’m the only one by big sister’s side.

Content warning: Ruyi will suffer. Because of her family background and appearance, this version of Zhen Huan won’t dominate the palace openly. She’ll stay in the shadows and quietly steer events. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing.