The Legitimate Daughter of a Side Branch

Alternate Title: The Rebirth of the Villainous Consort in a Dark Palace Intrigue Novel

Hot elements include: rebirth, blackened supporting female characters, fake vs. real heiress (not the protagonist), a “koi luck” supporting character, white moonlight love rival, and more satisfying tropes. Guaranteed to deliver a delightful, cathartic read!

The Ruan family of Jiangling, renowned for its illustrious heritage, boasts “three Dukes in four generations” and has placed their women in positions of great power, including the imperial palace.

The current Empress Ruan has held her position for ten years but remains childless. While the Emperor is in his prime, energetic and brimming with ambition, the Ruan family’s patriarch decides to select young women from the clan to secure her favor and consolidate their influence.

This decision drags the unassuming Ruan Minniang, who is traveling to the capital with her father for his promotion, into the middle of a power struggle.

Surrounded by ambitious noble daughters, including the Empress’s full sister, her graceful and refined half-sisters, and even the stunningly beautiful cousin of the Empress, the reborn Minniang can only sigh:

“Dear powerhouses, please spare me. I’m just passing through...”