When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself transformed into the long-lost true heiress of a wealthy family, abandoned in the countryside.... more>>

Born as the eldest daughter of a prestigious noble household, she had been groomed since childhood to become the matriarch. Yet in the blink of an eye, she awoke in an unfamiliar era. Still, she remained the rightful firstborn daughter.

Her impostor sister prided herself on being refined, boasting of graduating from elite schools and surpassing others in talent? How dare she, when she couldn’t even master music, chess, calligraphy, or painting?

Her family claimed remorse but secretly favored the fake sister? No matter—manipulating household politics had been her childhood specialty.

Accused of lacking manners? Within a month of the young mistress’s return, the entire Nan family was stunned to discover that the supposedly rustic heiress was even more old-fashioned than the family patriarch!

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The youngest scion of the illustrious He family was a notorious figure in the capital—playful, rebellious, and untamed. Yet, somehow, he found himself inexplicably drawn to a little traditionalist from the mountains.

He took her hand: “This is a handshake—just a greeting.”

He wrapped an arm around her waist: “This is a hug—a gesture of friendship.”

He kissed her lips: “This is a kiss, meaning…”

Flustered, she turned her face away. “You shameless rogue! You’re lying to me again!”

But he pressed his lips to the corner of her mouth, murmuring, “No lies. This means I like you.” <<less

The Crown Prince of the Shen Family was notoriously picky with women. Yet, Xiang Nuan managed to catch his eye—thanks to her face bearing a slight resemblance to his beloved white moonlight.... more>>

She played the role of the sweet, innocent, and obedient girl perfectly, fulfilling her duties as a stand-in with utmost dedication.

Shen Yanshi was generous in return. Over their two-year relationship, she gained access to valuable resources, rising from an unknown extra to a popular second-tier actress.

But when the real “white moonlight” returned, Xiang Nuan quietly and sensibly asked for a breakup. Shen Yanshi let her go with a cold, indifferent “Suit yourself.”

After the breakup, the once-pure and gentle Xiang Nuan underwent a dramatic transformation. Her new sweet-and-sassy goddess image strayed far from her former self. She even became a hot trending CP (celebrity pairing) with a rising male star.

One day, as Xiang Nuan exited a film set, she spotted Shen Yanshi's car waiting outside.

He glanced at her and said coldly, “Your acting's not bad.”

She smiled modestly. “You flatter me, President Shen.”

He replied, “Come back and keep acting.”

False affection, staged performances—whoever falls in love first, loses. <<less

Ling Xiao returned to his hometown with illustrious military achievements, only to hear rumors that his restless sister-in-law had conspired with an outsider to mu*der his long-ill elder brother.... more>>

He watched as she knelt before the coffin, clad in plain white mourning robes, her slender frame as delicate as a willow, her brows like distant mountains, weeping so pitifully it could move anyone’s heart.

With a sharp sword, he lifted her fragile chin, his killing intent flaring: "A bewitching beauty brings ruin—you deserve death!"

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Later, she proved her innocence, yet he still despised her, for his brother had died because of her.

He warned her, "Rein in your seductive ways. If you dare stray from your widow’s duties and fail to remain chaste for my brother, I will kill you all the same."

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Later still, she fled at the sight of him, trembling at his every word, avoiding him like a venomous snake.

Yet in the dead of night, he pinned her against the wall, his rough fingers greedily caressing her face: "Why won’t you seduce me?"

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Love is surrendering to fate, drawing a prison around oneself, kneeling in submission. <<less