Flowers Bloom in Rotten Soil

Ningcheng has two Wang families, the Big Wang family and the Little Wang family.

The Big Wang family had three daughters: the eldest, Meng Chun; the second, Zhong Chun; and the youngest, Gui Chun. Only the youngest was deemed precious.

Still unsatisfied, she was kicked out by her family and changed her name to Wang Zhao.

She married and struck out on her own. From then on, everyone called her Mrs. Wang.

And so Ningcheng had two Wang families, with the Little Wang family crushing the Big Wang family.

Wang Wan was not originally called Wang Wan. She took Wang Zhao's surname, and Wang Zhao bestowed the name Wan upon her.

Officially, she was an adopted daughter. She tended to Wang Zhao at her bedside, then in her bed, her filial devotion moving the heavens.

In public, she called Wang Zhao "Godmother"; in private, she called her "Mother."

Her adopted older sister, who had studied abroad, said that these days everyone just called her "Mommy."

Chen Yun returned from studying abroad, and her family told her to visit her third aunt more often.

Her mother, Wang Zhong Chun, had died young and suddenly, and the Chen family still depended on her third aunt's support.

But Chen had designs on her third aunt's adopted daughter, her nominal younger sister.

And her third aunt and that adopted daughter, who called her "Godmother" at every turn, were far from innocent.

Too bad her dear little Wan had no idea that her third aunt still held a white moonlight in her heart.

A white moonlight who had died at Wang Zhao's own hands.

The whole family was lively and bustling, like oil boiling over a roaring fire, drums beating and voices clamoring.

They say that in the Wang residence of Ningcheng, every leaf conceals a story.

It also conceals darkness hidden from the sun, poison that leaves bones white and withered, and blood that never runs dry.

Is it a tale of fools or a tale of tyrants? Behold the vivid blossoms blooming atop a rack of rot.

[Important Notice Before Reading / Strict Warning]

1. Core warning: This story contains many disturbing scenes, including murder and physical abuse, as well as depictions of twisted psychology. Every character is wicked, and there are no virtuous characters. Readers concerned with moral scrutiny should stay away.

2. Character relationships: The main female characters have complex intimate relationships. Readers who insist on "clean" pairings should stay away.

3. Story tone: This is not a story of pure love. It explores the gray areas of human nature and desire.

4. Update schedule: The full story is free, with updates daily at [6:00 PM Beijing time].

5. Reading age: This story is strictly for adult readers aged 21 and over. Minors, please leave.

I'd also like to recommend my older work, Lixian, a crime investigation novel featuring classic detective fiction and a high-IQ ensemble cast.

A strong, growing female lead (no CP), with a romance for the antagonist (pure yuri).

Blurb:

A seemingly simple murder case involving a confession reveals a tangled web of love and hate between three women.

When the task force tears away the corner of a lie, more people and more cases emerge.

Theme: Only the most dazzling flowers bloom in poisoned soil.