May My Cousin Live a Thousand Years

A young lady from a collateral branch of the family arrives at the Changning Marquis's manor. They say her family has fallen into ruin, so she has come to seek refuge. The Marquis's illegitimate daughter: How can an outsider be more cherished than those of us who are his own flesh and blood! The Marquis's legitimate daughter: I mustn't let this impoverished girl get her hooks into my brother! The Marquis's wife: Why not pair this impoverished girl with the son left behind by the previous wife? That way, he won't compete with my son for the family estate. The Marquis of Changning: A pack of fools! One day, the impoverished young lady suddenly transforms into the younger sister of the new emperor... Reader's guide: 1. The setting is inspired by historical events. The heroine's family situation follows what happened after the witchcraft scandal involving Emperor Wu of Han and Empress Wei. The heroine's grandmother was the empress, deposed in the witchcraft scandal, and her father was the crown prince who suffered the same fate. The heroine and her older brother had no choice but to flee under assumed names. Her brother corresponds to Emperor Xuan of Han, Emperor Wu's great-grandson, who later reclaimed the throne. 2. This is a fluffy, indulgent romance with no angst. If that's not your thing, please don't read. No pirated copies, and please don't add it to ranking lists. Theme: