A Long and Peaceful Life in Splendid Years

Overnight, Lin Qianqian transmigrates into the body of the legitimate daughter of the richest family in the capital. But at home, she has to contend with a vicious second wife and two spoiled legitimate elder sisters. She is constantly bullied and framed, and life is unbearable. At school, a group of noble students mock and ostracize her, forcing Lin Qianqian to pretend to be foolish. On her first day, she sees Su Jinheng, the illegitimate son of the Duke's household, hiding in a corner and chewing on a cold steamed bun. The highborn students at school despise him just as they despise her. Feeling sorry for him, she pushes her own meal toward him. After that, she brings Su Jinheng food every day. She thinks he is as dull as a block of wood, until one day in class, the teacher asks if anyone would be willing to tutor her. The room falls silent. Only Su Jinheng slowly speaks up. “I will.” Though she and Su Jinheng spend every day together, she thinks of him only as a classmate. Then, by chance, she learns that her aunt has actually considered arranging for her to marry him. Once you enter the marquis's household, it is like sinking into a sea. She decisively cuts off all contact with Su Jinheng. Lin Qianqian opens rouge and face-powder shops in the capital, and runs taverns and teahouses. Her businesses thrive, and she gradually becomes renowned throughout the city. Later, she returns to Yangzhou to handle her business and runs into Su Jinheng. They spend several months together in Yangzhou. By then, Su Jinheng has distinguished himself in battle and been named a general. After weighing the pros and cons, she decides to marry him. But she only wants to use Su Jinheng's influence to improve her low social standing. She has never had any other feelings for him. Until one night, Su Jinheng, reeking of wine, barges into her tent and pulls her into his arms. His words are slurred, his warm breath brushing her ear. “Back then, at school, you felt sorry for me.” “Now that you've married me, why won't you give me your heart?” As a young man, Su Jinheng plans to give a gift to the girl he loves. After carefully considering his options, he chooses a jade hairpin. He is overjoyed at the thought of giving it to Lin Qianqian, until he sees her by the lake, standing before her cousin on a pleasure boat, her expression shy. The man raises a hand and gently tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear. Su Jinheng's face turns icy. He crushes the hairpin in his hand. 【Reader's Guide】 1. This is a fictional setting with many original details. Please don't overanalyze them. 2. The plot develops slowly, and the male lead appears relatively late. 3. The story focuses on everyday family life and domestic conflicts. The heroine does not take part in political schemes. Theme: Stay positive and keep striving, even when you are at a disadvantage.