Turns Out I'm Universally Hated

Blurb:

Since childhood, Ruan Yuju has been the pampered young master, the cherished darling of the Prince's Mansion.

He has had plenty of admirers, though not too many.

For instance... (to be filled in later)

Who could have known that after throwing his weight around for more than a decade, he would discover that he was the “civet cat swapped for the crown prince,” the illegitimate son of an old servant of the mansion?

The real young master who was brought back is gifted, bright, and refined, with the true bearing of an aristocrat. Unlike Ruan Yuju, he has nothing but a pretty face.

And, quite naturally, he takes Ruan Yuju's place in the hearts of everyone around them.

Long afterward, Ruan Yuju becomes obedient and sensible, mindful of his place and well-mannered.

But then they are the ones who refuse to let him go.

“Every kind of monster and demon gong x pretty fool shou”

Reader's Guide:

1. The shou really does suffer, and the gong really do dote on him.

2. Ancient-era ABO setting. All gongs are virgins, and there may be childbirth.

3. A dark, melodramatic flavor with plenty of potential landmines. Not suitable for readers who need all content warnings in advance.

P.S. The blurb may be tweaked before or after the story begins. There are lots of gongs (6 or more), and I haven't decided on the ending yet.

Saved on 2026.1.5

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