The Three-and-a-Half-Year-Old Empress (Matriarchal Society)

A sweet and satisfying coming-of-age romance in a matriarchal world

When He Jiaojiao woke up, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in a matriarchal country. She had also inexplicably bound herself to a System for building a career and making a name for herself. Now living under someone else's roof, she was staying with the Xiao family. Fortunately, the family's eldest son, Xiao Yanqing, was as gentle as jade and took good care of her.

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Noblewoman: You live with the Xiao family? I hear Xiao Yanmu is the most beautiful and talented young man in town.

He Jiaojiao: You mean the talented young man who throws tantrums, steals chickens and dogs, and has terrible character?

Noblewoman: Huh?

He Jiaojiao: The eldest son of the Xiao family, Xiao Yanqing, is the most handsome.

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Who could have guessed that after the Xiao family's husband Shen passed away, Xiao Yanqing would move into the side quarters? He Jiaojiao, who had once been treated as the family's little miss, suddenly fell in status and was abused by the Xiao family's servants and masters alike. Fortunately, Xiao Yanqing protected her just as he always had.

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He Jiaojiao: Brother Yanqing, when you grow up, will you marry me?

Xiao Yanqing: Shouldn't you ask whether you'll marry me?

He Jiaojiao: Sure, sure! I'll marry you.

Xiao Yanqing smiled and said nothing.

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After the war, He Jiaojiao's family finally found her. It turned out she was the only surviving heir to the throne, and at a young age she became the female emperor.

Minister: Which family's young man do you want to marry?

He Jiaojiao: Naturally, Xiao Yanqing of the Xiao family.

Minister: But he's not handsome enough. There's also Xiao Yanmu...

He Jiaojiao: What do you know? He's the most handsome.

2022.11.22

Theme: You only win if you're willing to strive.