The Pearl of the Prime Minister's Residence

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When Hua Rouzhi enters the capital with her father after his promotion, everyone at the imperial hunt is vying for the Crown Prince's favor, each using every trick in the book. Yet the future emperor's gaze falls on just one person. With few people around, the young girl rushes into his arms in tears. "Brother, why did you leave Rouzhi behind?"

The next day, an imperial decree of betrothal shocks the entire capital.

Everyone wonders: Ever since the Crown Prince was found and brought back after disappearing, he has been gloomy and distant. Why has he taken a liking to the third young lady of the Hua family, a girl from a remote border town with an unremarkable family background and the air of a child?

Only Wen Zhuoguang knows why he likes Hua Rouzhi best: he taught her, little by little. She learned the manners he taught her and read the poems and books he introduced her to. Even her innocent, radiant nature was something he had painstakingly preserved.

"Everyone says I'm not good enough for you, Brother..."

"Nonsense." He kissed the little girl's cheek. "Rouzhi is the finest young lady in the world."

Few people know that, in the spring of the Bingchen year, Hua Rouzhi, the most cherished youngest daughter of the Hua family of Suzhou, met Hua Zheng, a quiet, taciturn boy brought home by her father.

People said he was the son of a concubine and born lowly, but Hua Rouzhi loved him most, and Hua Zheng doted on his little sister as if she were a precious jewel.

But their happy days did not last. Hua Zheng disappeared overnight, and the Chongxue Courtyard seemed never to have been inhabited. The Hua family said nothing about it.

Until at last, they were reunited.

Neither was promised to another. They married and became the perfect match, as if destined by Heaven.

--- Main story blurb ---

In her previous life, Jiang Ran died a pathetic death. This time, she has finally learned her lesson. Before the Jiang family falls, she face-slaps her scheming younger sister, abandons her cold-hearted family, and successfully gets the Crown Prince on her side.

The noble young ladies of the capital are outraged. "She's of unknown origins, from a poor family, and always wielding a blade. How dare she even dream of laying a finger on His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The three young masters of the Chancellor's household reply, "What? Is the precious jewel of our family not good enough for him?"

Once covered in dust and cast aside, now cherished by you like a pearl in your palm.

This is the story of a true daughter returning to her rightful place, living a life of honor and prosperity, and rising to the throne.

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Theme: Keep striving, even when faced with adversity