After transmigrating to ancient times, Xia Wenhua discovered by chance, on the day she entered the palace as a maid, that she could see the exact numbers measuring how much influence people would have on history.
When she saw that the eight-year-old Seventh Prince had a number as high as 60 over his head, she didn't compete with the others to serve the Crown Prince or the emperor's most beloved Third Prince. Instead, amid everyone's ridicule, she chose to serve in the palace of the much-bullied Seventh Prince, Shen Ju.
Xia Wenhua had it all figured out: With a number like his, the Seventh Prince would almost certainly become the Crown Prince's right-hand man one day. She'd have riches and glory to enjoy for the rest of her life, and then she could retire in comfort on the strength of her seniority. Perfect.
She was prepared for a lot, but Shen Ju's dire circumstances still exceeded her expectations. Faced with a meager life and a despondent Shen Ju, Xia Wenhua, a crafty DIY enthusiast and a hoarder, rolled up her sleeves. The roof leaked? No problem, she'd go pluck some banana leaves from the imperial garden to patch it. No desk? She'd had her eye on the woodshed door for ages. Not enough textbooks? Here, take her savings and buy some books...
Shen Ju was often bullied, and whenever he fell ill, Xia Wenhua stayed by his side, touching his forehead and reassuring him. "Don't be afraid, A Ju. Your big sister will always love you."
Xia Wenhua never expected that as Shen Ju grew up, his number would shoot higher and higher as if he had a cheat code. Later, when she noticed in the mirror that the number over her own head was climbing just as relentlessly, she was so horrified that she packed her belongings and prepared to run away that very night.
But just as she was leaving, Shen Ju, now known to everyone as a refined gentleman, waited outside her door, looking haggard and hurt. "Auntie doesn't want A Ju anymore. A Ju is a child nobody loves again."
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is four years older than the male lead.
2. Both are virgins.
Theme: Cherish one another
