Synopsis:
Lin Yuxian was a young master doted on by everyone. One day, he transmigrated into an ancient danmei novel and became a pitiful cannon-fodder character, unloved by his father and mother and branded a jinx by his wicked stepmother.
The good news: After transmigrating, he was about to marry into the general's household to bring good luck, and get close to Xiao Jing'an, the novel's male lead.
The bad news: He wasn't bringing good luck to the male lead. He was bringing good luck to the male lead's father.
Even more absurdly, the male lead's father died on the very day Lin Yuxian married into the family.
Their happy occasion instantly became a funeral.
Everyone became even more convinced that Lin Yuxian was a jinx, and they all despised him.
Lin Yuxian: ...Heh. I'm so pathetic.
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After Lin Yuxian entered the household, he was assigned to the most remote courtyard in the residence.
The general's residence looked large, but it was actually quite poor.
The court delayed the grain and pay year after year, so Xiao Jing'an had to cover the shortfall himself. Everyone in the household had to tighten their belts, cutting back on everything from food and clothing to daily necessities.
As a pampered young master, Lin Yuxian had never lived so frugally before.
To get back to living comfortably, Lin Yuxian had no choice but to figure out how to make money.
Soap, scented lotion, beauty powder, lip rouge...
In just a few months, Lin Yuxian made a fortune and became the richest person in the household.
Dressed in fine clothes and glittering with exquisite ornaments, he looked more like the master of the general's household than Xiao Jing'an did when he stepped outside.
The people in the rear courtyard who had once slandered Lin Yuxian turned green with envy when they saw him.
Lin Yuxian just smiled: Hehe, good thing I know how to spoil myself. :)
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Not long afterward, an imperial decree sent Xiao Jing'an to the front lines.
On the day her stepson left, Lin Yuxian stood atop the city wall and waved him off with tears in his eyes.
He only had to wait for him to leave so he could enjoy everything he had acquired.
But that very night, a group of men in black knocked Lin Yuxian unconscious, smuggled him out of the residence, and delivered him to Xiao Jing'an.
When he woke up, he found himself lying in Xiao Jing'an's bed. Lin Yuxian clutched the thin quilt around himself. "What are you trying to do? I'm your stepfather!"
The corners of Xiao Jing'an's mouth lifted slightly. "Last night, my stepfather was killed by villains. You're just Lin Yuxian now."
Lin Yuxian was horrified: ...Oh no. Could my stepson have taken a fancy to my looks?
Domestic development + stepmother-in-law romance
2024.7.2
Theme: Love life.
