Novels like Madam Jinning
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- 51 The Pride of a Golden Age 盛世天骄 She is China's greatest divine physician, a successor to Bian Que, able to bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bone. Young and accomplished, she shines brilliantly, unmatched in fame and prestige. But after marrying that man, he abandons her in a villa where anyone can bully her... He is Donglin's greatest God of War, the pride of the northern kingdom, who pacifies the four corners and shakes the world. Renowned and brilliantly gifted, he has no equal on the battlefield, yet he fall 756Reads8.6Score11214d adds
- 52 The Beloved Princess: She's Clearly Powerful, Yet Always Pretends to Be Delicate 团宠公主：明明很强却总爱装娇弱 [Strong female lead + feel-good fiction + sweet romance] Xuanyuan Yunni is the legitimate princess of Taining. She appears graceful, harmless, and deeply devoted, but in truth she is decisive and ruthless, especially when it comes to manipulating people. She has a score to settle, but on the path to revenge, she ends up teasing a cool and aloof prince consort who indulges her in every way. From then on, she grows stronger and pursues her revenge, all while showering him with sweet affection. She 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 The Cherished Concubine’s Daughter: Darling, Don’t Get Any Ideas! 娇宠庶女：夫君，别乱来！ After the meritorious General of the North returns to the capital, the emperor issues an edict granting him a marriage. His bride, however, is the daughter of a low-ranking fifth-rank official, a match far beneath his station. Rumors spread throughout the capital that the general suffers from a hidden ailment and is incapable of consummating a marriage. Naturally, this great honor falls to Wei Shu, a concubine-born daughter. Everyone waits to laugh at her misfortune, unaware that Wei Shu can win 508Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 54 Song of Ye City 邺城曲 Told from the heroine's perspective. Be warned: this is a tragic ending. In Yecheng, everyone knows Tantai Hua, the eldest daughter born of a concubine in the Eastern Peace Marquis's household, yet no one pays any attention to the legitimate daughter of the marquis. Her father neglects her birth mother, who is bullied by the concubines until she dies in despair. Qiu Ci and her elder sister depend on each other. Within the marquis's household, open attacks and hidden schemes abound, smiles concea 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Phoenix Rules the Ninefold Heavens 凤倾九重 In her previous life, Chi Jingshu was dutiful and kept to herself, yet still suffered endless torment and ultimately earned the title of “the disastrous seductress who brought down a kingdom.” When her country fell and she was strangled to death against the towering red-lacquered walls of the imperial city, she thought, If I get another life, I'll live up to the name “calamity who ruins kingdoms and brings disaster to the people”! Reborn one day at the age when girls wear their first hairpin, Ch 2.6kReads8.8Score57514d adds
- 56 Spoiled Rotten: The Prince Is Devoted to His Adorable Little Consort 爆宠小萌妃：王爷太专情 She was a princess, yet was raised by the Shen family from childhood and cherished by them all. She became a disciple when young, then went down the mountain ten years later after completing her training, dazzling the capital with her extraordinary talent. The Shen family carefully protected their precious Shen Nian, never realizing that the well-behaved girl who seemed like the perfect child in their eyes had long since become a fearsome presence in the martial world. As Shen Nian searches for 9Reads8.8Score214d adds
- 57 The Substitute Crown Princess 替嫁太子妃 “Concubine Jin, remember this: I’ll come back for you. I promise...” Those were her last words as she leapt off the cliff. He was the most exalted crown prince of the Yuehua Dynasty. For the sake of political interests, he had no choice but to marry the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister’s residence. In a flower-decked sedan chair, with ten miles of wedding finery, she became his wife. He thought theirs would be a marriage in name only, but her quiet grace and quick wit gradually drew him in. 760Reads8.8Score10414d adds
- 58 Reborn as the Prince's Dark Guard Consort 重生归来之暗卫王妃 In her previous life, she was a covert guard trained by Prince Chen, who sent her to his greatest rival, Prince Xuan. She lived up to his expectations, seduced Prince Xuan, and helped Prince Chen ascend the throne. “Yue Nu, do you have any wishes?” he asked after becoming emperor. “Your Majesty, Yue Nu only wants to stay by your side.” That’s right, she had lost her heart. “Very well,” he said with a smile. Yue Nu nestled against him, missing the contempt in his eyes. On the day she died, she he 54Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 59 Noble Hues 嫡色 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support is what drives me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 361Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 60 Divorce Denied? Team Up with the Deposed Prince and Become Empress 和离失败？联手废皇子做皇后 [A supremely talented heroine + stand-in + men competing for her + groveling after losing her + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first] Three years after marrying into the Marquis’s household, Xie Qingci has never known the warmth of a husband’s embrace. After one night together, she thinks her husband has finally understood her feelings, but little does she know... In order to produce an heir, her mother-in-law gets her drunk and sends a disabled hostage prince wit —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Tale of Empress Hui 惠后传 The daughter of a minor eighth-rank official is ordered to enter the palace for the selection of consorts, but unexpectedly fails to make the cut. By a twist of fate, however, she becomes the empress and helps the young puppet emperor reclaim his power. See how the lowborn empress and her personal maid use their wits to outmaneuver noblewomen in the palace... The title’s meaning: the life of a virtuous empress who understands the greater good. The sequel, The Palace Maid’s Phoenix Power, is in t 643Reads—Score10414d adds
- 62 The Splendor of Daqing 大庆之韶华录 [Multiple storylines + political intrigue + palace coup] The story centers on the romantic entanglement between Chu Ran, a woman born into a family of generals, and Wei Jin, Prince of Yong’an. Their marriage comes first, and love follows. Against a sweeping historical backdrop, they fight fierce battles in the southwest, face tangled schemes and turmoil within the palace, and endure the harsh sieges threatening the northwestern frontier. Through these twists and turns, Chu Ran and Wei Jin grow c 30Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 63 Quiet Days Flow By, Shared with You 细水流年与君同 She is An Yue, the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official. He is Xu Ze, the celebrated General Who Guards the Nation. Their marriage is one of convenience: one seeks to secure her family’s future, while the other hopes to keep a low profile and conceal his true intentions. Before long, neither knows who was the first to entrust the other with their heart and fall in love. A sweet romance between the official’s daughter An Yue and the great general Xu Ze. 56Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 64 A Bridal Procession Ten Miles Long, Yet Time Turns My Hair Gray 十里红妆催华发 She may have a face just like hers, but she was the one he loved, and I was the one who died for him... 52Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 65 Hands Off the Powerful Minister’s Little Wife 别动权臣的小夫人 In her previous life, she paved the way for others. The marriage bestowed upon her led only to a pair of scheming lovers, and her entire family was wiped out before she was left to die in a mass grave. Six years after her death, she is reborn in a blaze of fire. Her former enemies are now all powerful and influential, and she's furious. She swears to make them suffer! Then a domineering man barges into her life. She snaps, “Get lost. Stop blocking my way!” The Marquis of Ningyuan smiles, wicked 613Reads9.0Score10714d adds
- 66 Pampered by Marriage 宠嫁 The lofty Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is from the countryside and hasn’t seen much of the world. Don’t bully her!” The refined ladies whose thunder the princess consort has stolen tremble with rage. “We did bully her, so why are we the ones who ended up humiliated?” The handsome, elegant Prince Regent says again, “My princess consort can’t count. She doesn’t even know what an abacus is. How could she possibly make money?” The merchants whose assets the princess consort has acquired 739Reads8.8Score11814d adds
- 67 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 99Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 68 Possessive Seduction: The Mad Prince Bows to the Disowned Girl 偏执撩惹，疯批王爷甘为弃女折腰 [Completed, both pure, scheming heroine, madman hero, equally matched, secret identities, political intrigue] After transmigrating, Chu Qieran, still an infant in her swaddling clothes, witnessed her birth mother's brutal death and her maternal family’s destruction. Cast aside as a pawn, she was confined at the border by her scummy father for seventeen years. Everyone regarded her as lowly, filthy, and despicable. But no one knew that during those seventeen years, she had lain low, hidden hersel 179Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 69 Love's Torments in a Past Life: My Name Is Premature Death 前世虐恋：吾名早夭 [Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Revenge + Female General + Eldest Princess + Enchanting Empress] Just how unhinged is the heroine? When she was a female general, she dosed an enemy city with laxatives. The results were hard to describe. Her name means “short-lived,” and she was never destined to be loved. Though her family ties are shallow, she is a god of war on the frontier. What does it matter that she is a woman? She will save her country and protect 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Palace in Chaos 宫乱 I went to great lengths to make him a man of greatness, yet it still wasn’t enough to compete with the one he loved, who only had to stamp her foot... Later, I died. Then I came back to life. And later still, nestled in the arms of the bewitchingly handsome Eunuch Qian Sui, I asked him, “I’ve always been generous. Pick a way to die.” 17Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 71 My Princess Consort Is Growing Up 我家王妃初养成 Ning Mao thought her transmigration had turned out pretty well. Her whole family treasured her, handling her with the utmost care, and the loyal prince she had picked up along the way fed her all sorts of delicious things every day. It was just that... She pinched the considerable layer of fat on her belly... What? Lose weight? Ha, not a chance! Eat all these shark fins, bear paws, abalone, sea cucumber, bird’s nest, fish maw, phoenix marrow, dragon liver, and delicacies! Don’t leave a single bi 43Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 72 Yangyang Can't Catch a Break, So the Marquis Gets Put Under House Arrest! 漾漾不得意，侯爷关禁闭！ [White Moonlight vs. Cinnabar Mole + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Political Intrigue + A Husband’s Long Road to Redemption] The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household falls from grace and becomes a bonded, expendable assassin in the Marquis’s residence. The carefree young heir of the Marquis’s household bears the blood feud of his entire family and is forced to become an orphaned marquis! [Fallen Noble Daughter vs. Orphaned Marquis: They keep each other company and grow stronger tog 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Heaven-Defying Mad Consort: After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Evil Prince Dotes on Me 逆天狂妃：退婚后被邪王宠上天 Murong Xue was a top secret agent in the 21st century. Betrayed by the senior fellow disciple she loved, she was shot several times and plunged into the depths of the sea. When she awoke, she had become the timid legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household. The original owner had been cowardly and weak, bullied by everyone, and drowned after trusting her poisonous cousin, who pushed her into the water. “Since I’ve taken over your body, I’ll make those who bullied you pay their blood de 166Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 74 After Having a Child for Him, the Celibate General Fell for Me 借腹生子后，禁欲将军他沦陷了 [Pure historical romance + surrogate pregnancy + slice-of-life feel + devoted couple, one-on-one + pregnancy before love + wholehearted devotion + happy ending] [Talented and beautiful heroine fallen on hard times vs. an ascetic general from a neighboring kingdom] A story about a pair who have no choice but to fall in love after a pregnancy (scratch that, a pair of beauty enthusiasts). Yan Xiao was the beloved daughter of the chancellor of the Li Kingdom, born to him in his later years. She was 6.7kReads9.0Score55514d adds
- 75 Don’t Run, Cute Consort: The Scheming Prince Spoils You Rotten 萌妃别逃：腹黑殿下宠上瘾 [Playful, adorably clueless girl VS cunning, tsundere prince / childhood sweethearts] Ye Susu couldn’t recite her lesson, and the new tutor at the palace was about to scold her when the court instructor hurried over to stop him, whispering in his ear, “Don’t! I hear she’s under the Crown Prince’s protection!” Ye Susu: “Brother Mu Han, I heard... you like me?” Bei Muhan: “Nonsense!” One morning, Ye Susu roared from the bed, “You jerk! And you still say you don’t like me?!” The Crown Princess is g 50Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 76 Where the Clouds and Mist Gather 云烟处 [Jianghu + political intrigue + mystery + sweet romance + ensemble cast] A gentle, refined crown prince vs. his clever, quick-witted junior sister After receiving a secret letter, he rushed to Liangzhou. His master hurriedly sent his junior sister down the mountain to help. She knew medicine and martial arts, but was even better at drinking and running away. He never expected that before she’d had her fill of fun, her senior brother would be poisoned... An upright official praised by all con 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Capital's Most Cherished 宠冠京华 After being reborn, Chu Mingluo finally understands that she was never the one at fault. With a heaven-sent medical text in hand, she turns its pages with her delicate fingers and vows to make those wolves pay for their blood debts! Only the cold and aloof villain from her previous life, who killed countless people, comes close and asks, “I heard you admire me. Do you want to marry me?” Chu Mingluo fails to notice the growing obsession and madness in the villain's eyes. After thinking it over, s 369Reads9.0Score10214d adds
- 78 The Beloved Daughter of the Mu Family 慕嫡娇 In her previous life, Lin Shu thought she was incredibly lucky. She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household and had married a fine man. But a great fire just before her death made her see everything clearly. She was reborn with hatred, but her state of mind had changed. She was more certain than ever that good is rewarded and evil punished. If retribution hasn't come, its time simply hasn't arrived! But what is good, and what is evil? She protects her birth mother, contends with her 413Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 79 The Belated Return of the Old Sword 迟归故剑 The Late Return of the Ancient Sword 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The Emperor's Daughter Is Hard to Tame 帝女难驯 In a single night, the palace fell and jade was shattered. Consort De and Prince Mu rebelled and seized the palace. She watched her father die horribly, her mother be defiled, and her younger brother be killed. Her younger sister, who had always seemed pure and kind, even had her turned into a human swine. She died without a complete body. Reborn in a new life, the imperial princess returns, rising from the ashes! The tragedy is only two years away. With just two years to go, how can she stop it 65Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 81 My Adoptive Brother Only Wants to Be My Husband 义兄他只想做我夫君 My new novel, The General's Estate Has a Thief, is complete. [Both leads are each other's first and only + sweet romance + pure historical setting + happy ending + not a power fantasy] No punishing scumbags, no face-slapping, no amnesia, no jumping off cliffs, no harem, no women fighting over men. A marriage decree falls from the sky, and the life of Yilan, a noble young lady of the Marquis's household, takes a sudden turn: She's inexplicably hunted and unwillingly swept up in a palace coup. Sh 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The General's Wife Is Sweet and Sassy 将军夫人娇又飒 Years after Jiang Mingjiao, a beautiful but foolish woman in her past life, died, she was reborn on the very day she was granted a marriage by imperial decree. Married off to a cripple? What cripple? He was the great general who had loved her all his life, spent his days alone for her, and asked only to be buried beside her after death. A wicked younger sister stands in her way? Kill her! A rotten man comes chasing after her? Get lost! A scheming aunt tries to harm her? Destroy her! This time, s 124Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 83 A New Emperor, a New Court 一朝天子一朝臣 The land is a painting of breathtaking beauty, yet countless heroes have all vanished into the torrents of history. Princess Liu Jue has been at the heart of power since childhood. She has witnessed three emperors come and go, while the empire and its people teeter on the brink of collapse. Then she meets the young A Man, and at first sight, she thinks: Perhaps he can help her, help this broken nation rise again and shine. But she underestimates the ambitions of this warlord born of troubled tim 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 The Wicked Prince's Beloved Princess 邪王溺宠俏王妃 After transmigrating, she became the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yang's household: a domineering, arrogant woman infamous for her wicked reputation! And things got even worse: she had lost her virginity! Her half-sister was a hypocrite, and her fiancé was a womanizer! She took a deep breath. No matter, she could tear them apart and kick them to the curb! But could someone explain why this man had come looking for her, claiming she had forced herself on him? She had only used him in an 111Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 85 After Splitting from My Mother-in-Law, I Make My Fortune by Giving People a Piece of My Mind 和婆母分家后，我靠怼人发家致富 [Farming + raising children + building wealth + feel-good story + System + secret identities + everyday life] When Xu Zhenyue opened her eyes, sunlight streamed through the dilapidated house, and two little girls were gathered around her. The second daughter sobbed, “Mother, Grandma wants to sell Big Sister. Please save her!” Her cruel mother-in-law dragged the child toward the door, saying, “Eldest daughter-in-law, you’re about to give birth again. I’m sending the child away to learn a trade an 1.2kReads8.4Score17614d adds
- 86 I Didn't Expect You to Be a Looks-Obsessed Person 没想到你居然是个颜控 [Strong female lead + sweet romance + assassin + striving for freedom] Having lost her freedom as a child and endured endless hardship, Yun Qing now lives only as she pleases. She focuses on the present, never thinks about the future, and is always ready to throw her life on the line. She repays kindness with even greater kindness, and cruelty with even greater cruelty. On a whim, she takes in a handsome man and puts on a gentle persona, planning to flirt with him casually to pass the time. S 431Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 87 When the Flowers Bloom, a Promise Remains 一诺花开 After their parents were unjustly killed, Tao Su and her younger brother were cast out of their clan. With Chu engulfed in war, Tao Su took her brother and fled for their lives, picking up a few younger followers along the way. Years later, those youngsters had all become formidable talents. Tao Su could only say, "Big Sis is under a lot of pressure!" 1.8kReads9.0Score27614d adds
- 88 The Young Princess in My Household 家有王妃初长成 Prince Chu is feeling rather aggrieved. Other men marry beautiful young brides, but he’s been saddled with a little girl. Worse still, he has won countless battles and made his fearsome name known throughout the Nine Provinces. The people call him the God of Slaughter, and even the emperor gives him a wide berth. Yet his own princess consort dares to slap the table and yell at him: “If you don’t behave, I’ll beat you!” 2.6kReads8.9Score24214d adds
- 89 The Ultimate Wife-Doting Husband: Ninth Prince’s Consort, Behave 宠妻狂魔：九王妃，乖一点 Su Wei was supposed to become the crown prince’s consort, but the shameless Ninth Prince, just to spite the crown prince, threw a tantrum and schemed in front of the emperor himself, snatching her away right in the great hall. By imperial decree, she marries into the Ninth Prince’s household, and everyone in the capital thinks a beautiful flower has been stuck in a pile of manure. On their wedding night, after bullying her, the rogue prince says nonchalantly, “What’s so great about that crown pr 155Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 90 Suddenly, a Dream of Thin Palace Robes 忽如一梦宫衫薄 Pei Yingxue never expected to fall asleep and wake up six years later. During those six years, a woman who had transmigrated took over her body and ran wild. By the time Yingxue returned, everything had changed beyond recognition: She had gone from being the youngest daughter of the Pei family’s senior branch to becoming the empress, but the emperor despised her for her countless misdeeds and vicious heart. Her parents ignored her, her siblings hated her, and even her childhood friend and cousin 494Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 91 The Legitimate Daughter's Path to Splendor 嫡女锦途 Born to a noble family, she was reduced to a powerful man's concubine and ultimately died at the hands of her legitimate older sister. Reborn in a new life, Yu Jue is determined to make those who killed her pay in blood and reclaim the bright future that should have been hers. When a scoundrel humiliates her, she destroys his manhood. When her wicked sister bullies her, she ruins her future. She'll kill anyone who stands in her way, be they gods or Buddhas. But the path of rebirth is crawling wi 1.3kReads8.5Score15114d adds
- 92 Married into a Wealthy Family as the Second Wife, I Won the Cold Husband's Heart 嫁入高门做继室，清冷夫君动了情 Jiang Muyun was the daughter of a minor prefect, and thought she would be free to live her life as she pleased. But then her elder sister died young, and her grandmother schemed against her. Her life was turned upside down. 728Reads6.5Score10714d adds
- 93 Harem: The Pear Blossoms Fall, and Spring Returns 后宫：落尽梨花春又了 She only wants to live in peace. She has never cared much for the palace intrigues and rivalries for the emperor's favor, but the trees may wish for stillness while the wind keeps blowing. After the other consorts make things difficult for her again and again, she finally understands that once you enter the palace, your life is no longer your own. Fueled by hatred, she discovers that she can be just as ruthless as they are. For years, the emperor's affection has made her the most favored woman i —Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 94 Reborn to Be Cherished in a Political Marriage: The Peerless Princess Is a True Delight 重生和亲日日宠，绝色公主真香了 [Reborn + palace intrigue + infrastructure and farming + feel-good story + sweet romance + love at first sight] Shen Songqi died on her twenty-first birthday. Because of a joke from his favorite consort, the young emperor absurdly had his own sister executed, leaving her curled up in the snow, her heart burning from poisoned wine. Then came corrupt ministers seizing power, the fall of the nation, and the destruction of her family. When she opened her eyes again, Shen Songqi had returned to three 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Flowers Bloom in Taoli 逃里花开 A young woman ventures out into the world, with sunshine all the way and flowers blooming in her wake. She meets Jiangnan’s top gang and gets caught up in their schemes. Staying alive is what matters most. She crosses paths with a high-ranking court official again and again, only to discover that even a forced match can turn out sweet~~ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 The Ninefold Palace 九重阙 In her previous life, Feng Zhonghua was a timid pawn. Her family beat and cursed her, and she was manipulated into marrying a merchant as his second wife. In this life, she looks at her timid mother, who is still alive, and resolves to make something of herself! She'll take on her scumbag father, fight her aunt, and coax her grandmother, making sure the Feng family pays for everything! But just then, the mystery surrounding her identity begins to unravel, and someone behind the scenes seems to b 463Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 97 She Just Wants to Pick a Fight, So She Becomes the Prince's Bodyguard 手痒的她，只想做王爷的护卫 I have an itch to kill someone. As luck would have it, the prince was attacked. I could kill a few people and save his life while I was at it. The prince gets attacked all the time? Perfect! If I become his guard, I'll have a legitimate excuse to kill people. Su Liu had originally become Xiao Yunze's guard just to satisfy her bloodlust. Who knew she'd satisfy that craving and develop a new one as well? Sigh, if only I hadn't started. 359Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 98 The Phoenix Has Yet to Return 凤未归 She had her whole life destroyed by a tyrant and ultimately died in battle at the city gates. She reminded herself not to drink Meng Po's soup: if she ever got another chance, she would make them pay in blood. To her surprise, she was reborn ten years in the past. This was going to be fun. She could still remember every one of her enemies, but when it came to her family... she drew a complete blank. 508Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 99 Empress of Hongwu: From Orphan Girl to Empress of the Ming Dynasty 洪武皇后之从孤女到大明皇后 The Empress of Hongwu | No System, No transmigration, Based on Official History When she died, he held her hand as it changed from warm to lukewarm, then cold. The historian wrote: The emperor wept bitterly and never appointed another empress. Thirty years earlier, he was a poor young man with missing teeth on the streets of Haozhou. When he lifted her bridal veil, he fumbled and spilled wine all over her. “One day, I’ll make you a pair of soft-soled shoes. I could tell you were in pain when y 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Phoenix Song in a Chaotic World 乱世凰歌 The allied armies of nine kingdoms slaughtered an entire city. A sea of flames blotted out the sky, and a hundred-year-old city of mechanisms vanished in an instant. When she opened her eyes again, she was the timid third daughter of the legitimate line of the Yu family. With one move, she punished her scheming elder sister and wicked concubine stepmother; with another, she set the powerful nobles at court against one another. She amassed wealth with ingenious devices and wielded power with cunn 47Reads8.9Score—14d adds
