The Merchant’s Refined Daughter: The Grand Secretary Insists on Marrying Her

The entire Duke of Zhenguo’s household is falsely accused. Lin Qingyan, once a pampered noblewoman, falls from grace overnight and makes a living as a bookkeeper among the common people. Her fingers tally silver and accounts, while her eyes conceal the mysteries of an old case. So what if the powerful rule over everything? She will use account books as evidence and her pen as a blade, vowing to tear through the layers of darkness, clear her family’s name, and bring the reputation of its loyal dead back into the light!

Xu Jingxing, a gifted scholar from a humble family, makes his way to the capital on the strength of his talent, only to uncover corruption within the Ministry of Personnel. Class barriers stand high, and scholars of humble birth have no chance of getting ahead. So what if a lowly background cannot withstand the oppression of powerful officials? He will use strategy as his game pieces and courage as his spear, fighting against the odds in the quagmire of officialdom. He is determined to tear open the iron curtain of privilege and win a path to success for the humble-born of the realm!

An old case leads to corruption, and solitary courage finds an ally.

She is a fallen noble, braving thorns for justice. He is a rising star from humble origins, breaking down barriers for equality. After an unexpected encounter, their souls resonate, and they stand side by side, using what little power they have to take on the mighty elite who dominate the court!

Murderous secrets lie in the account books, and storms gather over the court. A thousand layers of brocade cannot hide the wickedness of the human heart, and rigid class hierarchies cannot stop a spark from becoming a prairie fire.

Watch as they join forces to topple a corrupt court, clear the whole family’s name, break centuries-old class barriers, and safeguard a peaceful realm and a vast land for generations to come!