A Beloved World: The Concubine's Rise

She is a modern woman of the twenty-first century, knowledgeable about the heavens above, the earth below, and the ways of people. She should have been forging ahead and leading the masses to prosperity, but instead she fell victim to a mishap and plunged off a cliff. Overnight, she transmigrates. On the surface, she is a little maid in the prime minister’s residence, at the mercy of others. In secret, she is a spy working for the crown prince. She escapes one night, thinking she can finally sleep easy and stay out of danger. But although she never goes looking for trouble, everyone else is eager to come after her, lining up to be toyed with in the palm of her hand. A jade pendant conceals a shocking secret about her birth. With a dazzling transformation, she rises from lowly maid to illegitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Yet even with a fortune at her fingertips, there is nowhere in this vast world she can call home. Everyone says: Her legitimate elder sister is as beautiful as a flower, famous throughout the land, and a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; Her legitimate mother is of noble birth, famed as the ideal wife, and admired for her radiant beauty; Her younger half-sister is clever, sweet, and adorable, with a smile that captivates everyone; Only she knows they are all vicious at heart, beautiful on the outside and rotten within. Her stepmother and half-sister would love to drain her blood and peel off her skin. They repeatedly try to ruin her virtue and have her thrown in prison, and they still won’t let up. She isn’t afraid. With a wealth of talent, a graceful figure, and a brilliant mind, she’ll put the ten most brutal tortures on display, dismembering her enemies, tearing them apart with five horses, burying them alive after disemboweling them... She’ll make those wretches wish they were dead. She doesn’t believe it. She can sing and dance when she’s in motion, and paint masterpieces when she’s still. With a proud spirit and careful plans at every turn, she’ll carve out a splendid road to glory and become the most dazzling queen in the world. Scene One: “This family has fallen on hard times! What prime minister’s daughter has ever been to prison? What prime minister’s daughter has ever failed to look away from a bloody scene in public? She’s disgraced me! I absolutely refuse to let her into this household!” Her vile stepmother puts on a righteous face. “Little sister, even if you were born in the countryside and never studied the Book of Women's Admonitions or Biographies of Exemplary Women, you should still know basic etiquette. How could you let a man touch you?” Her legitimate elder sister speaks with seeming concern, her face full of worry. Faced with their angry scolding, the young woman looks heartbroken, tears rolling down her cheeks. She tells her father, “I’ve been alone and helpless since I was little, with no mother’s warm embrace or father’s strong arms to comfort me. If this family doesn’t want me, I might as well die.” She starts toward a pillar as if to strike her head against it. “Enough! Whatever else you have to say, it’s settled that Fifth Miss is entering the household. Anyone who objects will be punished under the family rules!” Song Shaonian’s face is a jumble of guilt and anger. “Getting through the door is only the first step. Winning favor across the land and holding the fate of all beneath heaven in her hands are her true goals. It’s no wonder those who tried to dress her up failed.” The young woman’s eyes brim with tears, but inwardly she scoffs. Scene Two: “Miss, miss! People outside are talking about you like you’re some kind of legend. They say you’re a fairy reincarnated!” The young woman chuckles. “Oh? Weren’t they saying I was of unknown origin and not respectable before?” “They say that even though you grew up in the countryside, you learned everything without a teacher, with heaven’s help. You’re a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, a wonderful singer and dancer, and as beautiful as a goddess. The prime minister’s eldest daughter looks plain beside you.” “They also say you solve cases like a god, as good as Judge Bao, and that heaven sent you to save the world!” “And...” The little maid hesitates, unable to bring herself to finish. “And what? Just tell me everything at once!” the young woman says impatiently. “And Third Prince says you were born to be an illegitimate daughter and that he’ll marry no one but you. He’s already sent a memorial to Emperor Qi...” “Oh, come on... He thinks he can swallow me whole, just like that? No chance. I absolutely won’t let that man get his way!” A sly smile flickers in the young woman’s eyes. This novel has a strong male lead and an even stronger female lead. The heroine is bold and powerful, while the hero is calm and considerate. There are household and palace intrigues, so prepare for a thrilling read! Dear readers, click to save the novel and start reading!