From the Start, Cast Out of the Duke's Estate, I Married a Princess at Court

Zhao Shouli transmigrated into the legitimate eldest son of a distinguished duke's household, born into a family of impeccable standing.

But by then, the household was already in decline. He put himself on the line to personally manage its businesses, and with his prudence, intelligence, and skill, he finally turned its fortunes around.

Yet his forceful nature displeased his father, the duke, who coldly sent Zhao Shouli to Lingnan to run the family business.

“If Father dislikes me, then just strike my name from the family register!”

Years later, the ruined household's family members were reduced to begging in the streets. When they looked up, they saw the duke's son-in-law riding a horse to marry the reigning emperor's princess. They exchanged stunned glances, consumed by regret.