I Joined My Stepdad's Family, and My Soft Life Made Me Everyone's Favorite

In her previous life, Shen Yuejiao followed her handsome father into a marriage with the princess’s family. Spoiled by the eldest princess, the two of them lived off her wealth while enjoying every luxury. They even dreamed of climbing to the very top, but both met a miserable end at the hands of Chu Yan. Reborn, Shen Yuejiao finally understood: rather than follow her ambitious father down a dead-end path, she should cling to the golden thigh of the eldest princess and her family. Everyone thought she was just a lowly girl the Chu family had picked up for amusement. Then, during a palace banquet crisis, she calmly helped the eldest princess avert mortal danger, revealing her true talent for the first time. From then on, she became the eldest princess’s dearest little darling, a matchmaker helping her eldest brother win his love, and an adviser plotting strategies for her second brother. She ingratiated herself with everyone, while keeping her distance from Chu Yan. As her handsome father climbed the ranks, she secured her place as the family’s favorite by making sure everyone was well fed. The whole capital was stunned! This wasn’t someone living off others: she was a hidden powerhouse. She only wanted a peaceful, prosperous life and to keep her head down until old age, but Chu Yan, who held power over the entire court, trapped her between himself and the writing desk. His eyes gleamed with the thrill of the hunt. “Keep pretending. I love watching you play the fool while hiding your claws.”