The Beauty Within the Gates

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On the day of the eldest grandson of the Xie family’s grand wedding, the old madam harbored selfish intentions, favoring the third young master, Xie Shao. She worried that his laziness would lead to the family’s ruin. Having heard of the eldest daughter of the Wen family’s adeptness in managing household affairs, she secretly switched the groom.

Unexpectedly, the Wen family also had their own schemes.

The legitimate granddaughter of the Wen family, Wen Shuse, who was exceptionally beautiful but spoiled from a young age, was feared by her grandmother to be looked down upon by her future husband. Having heard of the eldest grandson of the Xie family’s gentle and considerate nature, the Wen family’s old madam, willing to bear the infamy, pushed her onto her sister’s wedding sedan.

That night, the gloating and sarcastic voices of the Xie family’s main branch could be heard through the wedding chamber.

Under the red candles, the dandy young master and the pampered young lady stared at each other, unable to speak, both of them giving up. The only consolation was probably the other’s face.

After marriage, the two fully showcased their flaws, living a life of constant financial strain.

Wen Shuse never complained, but every time Xie Shao returned at dusk, he saw her gazing at the courtyard of the main branch next door, fanning herself lightly, her face filled with longing and envy, “I really want to smash this wall. At least I could smell something, even if I can’t taste it..”

After all, she was his wife, and he couldn’t let her starve. The next day, Xie Shao entered the study for the first time and started copying books.

However, Wen Shuse was not just spoiled; she was also an insatiable bottomless pit.

“Sister-in-law’s new skirt today is really beautiful.”

“Brother-in-law gave his wife a pair of earrings yesterday; I’ve never seen such white jade in my life.”

“Husband, do you know, today Miss Wu’s fan is actually made of gold.”

Xie Shao: …

Xie Shao gritted his teeth and got up from the couch.

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Chong Men Shu Se (drama)
重门殊色
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Anastrisha
Anastrisha rated it
March 20, 2025
Status: Completed
I read this not realizing how imperial intrigue this story is.

The first chapters were okay for me until the point where MC bankrupt everyone. It was funny... until it wasn't. A sane person would at MINIMUM and rightfully so be mad that she would mock them for having no money to take care of her when they got bankrupt thanks to her.

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Yes, I know that she isn't really bankrupt but she made them live as if they are bankrupt and starve them. Even went as far as giving them new jobs that she WANTS them to take. Absolute chaotic.

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And it dragged so long that I honestly could no longer read from the shame. So imagine my surprise when the following chapters are about the emperor and prince.

Spoiler

The Prince stationed in their place is actually the emperor's biological eldest son. The emperor plan to give up the throne to him after being disappointed with the crown prince.

The author tries their best to throw sympathy at the emperor but honestly I just feel disgusting that he just blame the Empress and her family for raising the crown prince crooked, like hey you're the father? Why didn't you do anything??? Then making a woman (the empress) live in deception for his own gain lol.

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So skimmed a lot of that, I just want to get to the revenge as the entire point of the beginning arc is how MC and ML are so rich and generous but the people immediately ignore them when they have no money. Then the political shenanigans happened. In the end, they weren't as successful as our main characters but decent characters reflected and live a good life.

If you are into prince fighting then definitely recommend this. <<less
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