Who Says the Villainess Has to Repent? I Choose the Throne

Su Lingwei: The legitimate daughter of the Chancellor and a reborn woman. She has striking, vivid features, brows sharp as swords, and a piercing gaze. In her previous life, her infatuation with the Crown Prince led to her family's destruction. Reborn, she is coolheaded and ruthless, skilled in political scheming. Her goal is to overturn the plot, clear away obstacles, and ascend the throne to protect her family and control her own fate.

Xiao Jingyuan: The original novel's male lead and the Crown Prince. He is handsome and refined, yet harbors a sinister streak. Hypocritical and coldhearted, he is ambitious, relies on the power of the aristocratic clans, and treats affection as a tool. His motive is to seize the throne. Su Lingwei's "deviation from the plot" makes him wary, yet he still tries to control her.