The Stand-In Madam Is a Little Fierce

Ruochu was separated from her parents, who were government officials, and raised by a former courtesan. Eighteen years later, her birth mother unexpectedly found her, and mother and daughter were reunited. In an instant, Ruochu went from a poor girl to the daughter of a respectable official.

Ruochu's twin sister, Yuan Zhiheng, married into the prime minister's household as the principal wife of his legitimate son. She was also the wife of a great general. But her mother-in-law favored others, and her husband kept a harem of concubines. Outside the household, a noblewoman had her eye on the handsome, dashing general and was determined to take him for herself. Trapped in the inner residence, Yuan Zhiheng was powerless to protect herself.

The household's infighting grew so fierce that Yuan Zhiheng died for reasons unknown, and their mother lost her life as well. To uncover the truth behind her mother's and sister's deaths,

Ruochu entered the prime minister's household in her sister's place. She battled her wicked mother-in-law, tore apart the fake white lotus, restored order to the general's household, and turned a noblewoman from an enemy into an ally. In the end, she uncovered the truth, avenged her mother and sister, secured her place among the wealthy and powerful, and lived out the rest of her life in comfort.