[Rebirth + political intrigue + revenge + two strong leads + love-hate relationship]
In her previous life, Yi Xinyue, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Grand Chancellor’s household, was arrogant and domineering, lost in romance and pleasure, and ultimately met a tragic end. Reborn, she comes to her senses and sheds her ferocity, adopting “make money” as her one guiding principle in life and vowing to change her fate through business. Relying on memories of her past life and the survival wisdom of “endure the strong, bully the weak,” she makes careful moves in the marketplace, starting with small, overlooked ventures and gradually making a name for herself.
Shen Zhiyan, son of the richest man in Nanjiang, hides deep calculation and possessiveness beneath his gentle exterior. From the moment he meets Yi Xinyue, he is drawn to her newfound vitality and cunning. He protects her at every turn, while quietly weaving a net of affection around her. The fourth prince of Qin, Chen Chusheng, smiles warmly while secretly treating her as a pawn. Xiao Jinghan, the cold and low-profile general of the State-Protecting Manor, keeps his gaze fixed on her.
There is also the second princess, Chen Qingyao, who gives her a hard time at every turn out of jealousy over her beauty; Zhao Lingxi, the Minister of Rites’ daughter, who hides her schemes beneath a gentle exterior; and Liu Ruyue, the frail, pitiful hostage from a neighboring kingdom… Yi Xinyue navigates the worlds of the powerful and of commerce, balancing the books with an abacus in one hand and using political schemes to protect herself with the other. Watch as this money-loving legitimate daughter makes a fortune amid the chaos of the times and finds her own way home amid several complicated romances.
