The Little Teahouse at the Prince's Manor

[Blurb updated. The latest version was written on June 23, 2022.]

Ning Ran transmigrates into the body of the unlucky eldest legitimate daughter of the Prince of Yong's household.

Her father is dead, her mother is bedridden, and her younger brother, who has inherited the title, is only ten! She also has younger half-siblings and over a hundred servants to support...

When Ning Ran arrives, she discovers that the original owner has sold off nearly all the family's possessions. All that remains is the mansion.

She plans to plead poverty to the emperor, who is rumored to have valued the Prince of Yong greatly, and ask him for money. Then she discovers that the emperor and her father were only fair-weather brothers.

Ning Ran: ...

*

Ning Ran grits her teeth and decides to return to her old line of work.

In her previous life, she ran a little shop by herself, selling tea and pastries. Her signature limited-edition lychee-and-gardenia drink was a hit across the city.

But what if she doesn't have a shop?

The prince's residence looks pretty big. She can use half of it, right? That's not asking too much.

Half a month later, the Prince of Yong's teahouse officially opens to customers.

*

Three months later, two political rivals meet at the entrance to the teahouse.

They look at each other, then simultaneously clasp their hands in greeting:

"The teahouse has a new menu today. Let's enjoy the food and not discuss politics."

"Likewise."

*

As life gets better day by day, Ning Ran thinks that living like this for the rest of her life wouldn't be bad.

But when did she ever offend the mighty Marquis of Wu'an?!

[Fictional setting, many original elements.]

The blurb may still change. If I get new ideas before starting the story, I'll revise it. I can only promise it's a historical romance and won't be angsty.

(Will start this story once it gets enough bookmarks.)

Theme: Love gives people the courage to press forward.