A Noble Family of Officials

Song Juanyi transmigrated into a dynasty she'd never heard of.

The good news was that she'd become the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household.

The bad news was that the unlucky ducal household was on the verge of collapse.

The Song family had produced three generations of high ministers in four generations, but each generation of descendants was worse than the last.

To preserve the dignity of the ducal household, the legitimate daughter, Song Juanyi, was put forward for marriage negotiations.

Who was the most powerful and favored minister in Chang'an right now?

That would have to be Marquis Cui Ning of Jing'an. Born a son of a concubine, he had nevertheless earned an exceptional title thanks to his dazzling military achievements and extraordinary literary talent.

The Song family, a distinguished family of civil officials, looked down on Cui Ning for being a concubine's son. But none of Chang'an's other great houses wanted to get involved in the Duke of Zhenguo's household and its mess.

Cui Ning, however, took the initiative and proposed marriage to the Song family. The procession carrying his betrothal gifts stretched for ten miles.

Someone sneered, "I heard the Marquis of Jing'an already has an incomparably beautiful sweetheart. Song Juanyi really will do anything to marry into a powerful family."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone looked at her with schadenfreude.

Song Juanyi looked up in surprise and met his gaze.

Cui Ning calmly replied, "That's right. The incomparably beautiful sweetheart is her. But I'm the one marrying up."

That year, I was driven out of the household by the principal wife and reduced to begging on the streets. Miss Song treated my illness, shared her food and drink with me, and comforted me with such warmth.

From the first moment I saw her, I was no longer myself.

For her to spare me a glance was already a blessing.

#The wind has its promise, the flowers bloom on time, and year after year we never let each other down#

"Reading Guide"

1. Both leads have no prior romantic partners, one-to-one romance, happy ending.

2. A mix of plot and romance, including household intrigue and business.

3. Fictional setting, no historical nitpicking. A little ensemble cast.

4. There are no inherently good or bad people, only different positions.

5. Since the ensemble sections make up a relatively small part, I won't introduce each character separately. Just read and enjoy.

6. Weibo: Jinjiang Lin Wanhe. If you'd like to discuss things in depth, message me on Weibo.

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