A Lifetime of Filial Obedience, Then I Cut Ties with My Family After Becoming a Substitute Bride

[Substitute bride + love after marriage + the whole family’s regret and redemption; aloof beauty vs. scheming powerful official]

Mu Ying’s younger sister climbed into the bed of a corrupt official at court, thinking she would rise to a life of wealth and status.

But the official pulled up his pants and denied everything, then turned around and betrothed her to a cripple.

Her sister protested and refused to marry.

For her sister’s sake, the family Mu Ying had supported without hesitation cast her aside.

Her elder brother said, “Xiuxiu is frail. You marry in her place!”

Her parents said, “You owe this to Xiuxiu. You’re not fit to touch even one of her fingers!”

Mu Ying managed the household and earned money to support her mother, pored over ancient texts and personally prepared medicine for her father, and treasured the toys her brother casually threw away...

She exhausted herself for them, yet it was no match for a single tear from her sister.

Mu Ying finally saw the truth. She stopped longing for their affection and agreed to marry.

But later...

The crippled husband everyone looked down on became a powerful new official, while she became a first-rank noblewoman in her phoenix crown and embroidered robes.

Her parents and brother, who had always treated her as if she were nothing, knelt before her in tears, begging her to look their way...

Too late!

Mu Ying never looks back.