After working herself to death in a 996 job, Xia Qimei transmigrated into the body of the seventh daughter of a Minister of Rites... a concubine-born daughter.
And she was in a bridal sedan, on her way to the wedding.
The original owner's remaining memories told her that she was being used as a substitute bride to form an alliance with some big shot.
Xia Qimei: Even after transmigrating, I still have to sell myself to my boss?
On her first day in this new life, Xia Qimei set a goal: save up five hundred taels and run away!
Collect her monthly allowance: escape fund up by one!
Adjust the servants' food and clothing expenses to make the money go further: two more for the escape fund!
Sell the gold, silver, jewelry, and fine silks sent by her boss: three more for the escape fund!
Just as she was about to save up the five hundred taels, her boss knocked on her door. "My lady, it's time we had a child."
Office romances are a bad idea!
Xia Qimei ran away in the middle of the night. Whoever wants to be the substitute bride can have the job!
Reader's note:
1. Both leads are emotionally and physically exclusive to each other.
2. Blurb dated August 21, 2026.
3. No idealized first love! No idealized first love!
Theme: Stay positive.
