The Real Heiress Is Reborn: I Don't Owe Anyone a Return to My Old Life

(Protective of loved ones + devoted to each other + imperfect leads + not a strong female lead + six-year age gap)

Wei Lingyou is the real daughter of the Jiang family, who was stolen as a baby. In her previous life, after being brought back to the Jiang family, all she could think about was how to fit in, how to be accepted by her family, and how to be doted on and favored like their adopted daughter. She became less and less like herself, and the Jiang family grew increasingly sensitive about how they treated their biological and adopted daughters. In the end, everyone lived in a constant state of tension.

She had a cousin who was wholeheartedly on her side, but she failed to see him. It was only when her wedding date and the adopted daughter's wedding date drew near that she realized it. Though the family was conflicted, her cousin was the only one willing to escort her to another city for her wedding. Only then did she understand that this was not the family she wanted, and that her cousin had been protecting her all along.

Sadly, they were ambushed by bandits on the way. Her cousin was hacked to death before her eyes, and she and her maid jumped off a cliff to avoid being captured.

After an unexpected rebirth, she is no longer fixated on winning their favor. Having seen the wider world while traveling with her adoptive parents on business, she may not have any special talents, but she is well-informed. In this life... she wants to live differently.

She has to save her own life, and her cousin's too!

"Ay you is the best little sister in the world!"

Gao Zhuo

"Whatever you like, I'll give you."

Jiang Zilang

"If you won't let me look after you, then look after me instead."

Shi Shaoli

"It's fine. He's not your real brother, so tell him to stay away. As for your fiance... tell him to go die."

Pei Yushu

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