Blurb:
Before marrying Zhang Ji'an, Gu Mingzhen had heard that he was a mama's boy. No matter how big or small the matter at hand, he could solve it with a single "Mother Dearest." He was an idle young master, of little use to anyone, yet he suddenly passed the imperial examinations and became someone her father thought highly of. With their parents' arrangement and the matchmaker's word, she had no choice but to marry him.
Street gossip:
They say that ever since Second Miss Gu married into the Zhang household, she's constantly calling out "Mother Dearest" and treating the eldest young master as if he doesn't exist. The two of them compete for favor at home, leaving Madam Zhang laughing and crying at once.
So now and then, the words "Mother Dearest" can be heard ringing through the grand estate. With Mother here, everything will naturally turn out well.
The eldest young mistress sighs, wondering if she can keep the mother and get rid of the son.
The eldest young master hurriedly shields his mother, afraid that a "thief" might be setting their sights on her.
Eavesdropping in the corner:
Zhang Ji'an: "Mother Dearest, I want to marry the second daughter of the Marquis of Wu'an. She's graceful, pretty, and clever. I've been in love with her for a long time, but..."
Madam Zhang: "You just need to study hard and pass the imperial examinations. Don't worry about anything else. Your mother will help you win this marriage, and make sure she enters our family willingly."
[Transmigrate into a book + A couple who are sweet on the outside and scheming underneath, always at odds + Marriage before love + Bickering couple]
Reading guide:
1. This is a household-intrigue story. What are they fighting over? Naturally, it's Mother Dearest's favor. The struggle to become heir has always been like this, and doubly so for a married couple. (Not really.)
2. The story is set in an imaginary world.
Theme: A harmonious family brings prosperity
