[Transmigrated heroine] + [Reborn second female lead]
Ever since transmigrating to ancient times and becoming a brothel girl, Bai Shi Niang has spent every day carefully plotting in the imperial capital, keeping as low a profile as possible.
That is, until the day she saves Xiao Jing Chen, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household.
“As a postdoctoral researcher in agricultural science, I finally have a chance to put my skills to use here!” Bai Shi Niang thinks, thrilled.
When Xiao Jing Chen leaves, he promises her a hundred mu of fertile land and the protection of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. She looks forward to both.
A few days later:
“By imperial decree, Xiao Jing Chen and Bai Shi Niang are granted a match made in heaven...”
Bai Shi Niang: ???
The Duke of Zhenguo's household: ???
Bai Shi Niang freezes on the spot. Is His Majesty using me as a pawn to bring the Duke of Zhenguo's household to heel? She immediately pieces together the twists and turns behind it.
Just as her thoughts are in turmoil, two maids rush over.
“Miss, something terrible has happened! The heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household was originally engaged to Zhang Yue Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary's household!”
“I heard Zhang Yue Yao is ruthless and hot-tempered. She's practically the tyrant of the capital!”
“But once you're married into the household, as long as you stay indoors, she probably won't bother you...”
“Uh... Wait, miss! I heard Zhang Yue Yao was forced to become a concubine!”
“What? So I have to live under the same roof as that tyrant?!”
Bai Shi Niang silently swallows. I saved someone, and ended up saving myself straight into a pit of fire...
