Sangzhi (Ye Sangzhi) personally witnessed her mother die in childbirth, while the true culprit feigned sorrow at her side. In that moment, Sangzhi tried to take her down with her, but only managed to scar her. To keep Sangzhi safe, her grandfather sent her away from the capital.
Eleven years later, Sangzhi returned home—only to find that “home” was no longer the same. Her father was muddle‑headed, blindly shielding his childhood‑sweetheart concubine and her children.
—No matter. If the head of the household is unfit, then someone else will take charge.
The concubine provoked her: “Eldest Miss, you grew up away from home, you lack manners and upbringing.”
“Ha. A concubine dares to yap before me? Servants, slap her mouth!”
Her younger brother, domineering and foolish, despised his sister who had just returned: “Ye Sangzhi, you shrew!”
“Grandfather taught you, but you’ve thrown it all into a dog’s belly. Then I, your elder sister, will teach you properly.”
Her half‑brother sneered: “Eldest Sister, you are far too overbearing. Such behavior is laughable.”
“An elder sister is like a mother. To speak to me this way shows your lack of upbringing. Servants, strike him!”
The rest of the siblings: …
Rumors spread:
“The Ye family’s Eldest Miss is a demoness—ugly, fierce, even murderous.”
“What? She can practice medicine? Impossible, surely a lie.”
“What? The Seventh Prince actually fancies the Ye family’s demoness, and wants her as his principal consort?”
