A top-tier orphan who knows how to play sweet and proper VS a cold on the outside, tender within regent who likes to put on airs
[Devoted to each other + one-on-one romance + secondary couples + ensemble cast + sweet on the surface, dark underneath + reborn + political intrigue, though maybe not much?]
(If you’re only here for a love story between the two leads, this may not be for you. This is a story about a group of people, not an especially exhilarating tale, and the plot builds gradually.)
In the fourth year of the Nanjing era, Xia Minghui was ten when her uncle died in battle.
In the sixth year of the Nanjing era, her grandfather’s old illness returned. After more than ten days bedridden, he passed away. Xia Minghui was twelve.
In the eighth year of the Nanjing era, her little brother died young. A year later, both her parents took their own lives, leaving behind a daughter who had only just come of age.
Everyone said the Xia family was cursed, and that it was a tremendous blessing for the He family to take an interest in their granddaughter.
In her previous life, Xia Minghui believed them and married into the He family, full of trepidation. She never imagined it was all part of the mastermind’s plan. By the time she tried to change things, it was too late.
In this life, Xia Minghui believes in neither ghosts nor gods, only herself. If she’s going to marry, she’d better make sure she knows who she’s marrying.
This is a story about a pawn becoming the player.
[Please note!!!
1. In her previous life, the heroine was constantly psychologically manipulated and habitually put herself down. (Or rather, she’s the sort who calls herself stupid while her mind is busy coming up with all kinds of clever schemes.)
2. It’s an ensemble story with plenty of omniscient narration, but the focus is mainly on the heroine’s development. (Whenever her storyline comes up, the plot moves forward.)
3. The story doesn’t focus solely on the leads. The main and supporting characters get roughly equal attention, about 6:4.]
