The Legitimate Daughter’s Guide to Rising to Power

Born into the world on the night of a lunar eclipse, she was branded a cursed, ill-fated loner. Xie Wan grew up in a Taoist temple, and by the time she returned, both her parents were gone. She had wolves circling outside, a little brother at home who still needed feeding, and a biased grandmother who only wanted to drive her out of the household. A certain man said, “Stop dragging it out and get to the point!” “Oh.” Xie Wan smiled faintly. “The point is, I’ve taken a liking to someone. I’m carefully plotting each step, using his influence to build my family’s fortunes and his help to uncover the truth.” The man wasn’t having it. “Shouldn’t you seize the moment and make me yours?” Xie Wan said, “There’s no rush. Once something’s already in your bowl, it doesn’t hurt to let it cool before you eat it.” The man said, “I’m still in a hurry.” Xie Wan: ...