[Not a Good Person] [Ambitious Schemer] [Ornamental Male Lead]
Dou Xueci is the sole bloodline of the Duke Protector of Great Jing. After her father’s death, the emperor decreed that the legitimate daughter of the Dou clan must never marry outside. By birthright, she was destined to be mistress of the Duke’s household.
In her previous life, Dou Xueci returned home with her father’s coffin, observed three years of mourning, and came back to the capital—only to discover that the Duke’s manor had gained a foster daughter.
Her mother claimed that Zhuang Wanqing had once saved her life and, in turn, bestowed upon her all the position and power that should have belonged to Dou Xueci.
The Crown Prince, her childhood companion, rebuked her, saying her conduct was wild and disgraceful, lacking virtue, unlike Zhuang Wanqing, who was dignified and composed.
The top scholar whose life she had once saved dismissed her as vulgar, accusing her of exploiting past favors, unlike Zhuang Wanqing, who was brilliant and talented.
The young prince who had trained in martial arts with her called her venomous and jealous, unlike Zhuang Wanqing, who was kind and magnanimous.
Even the cousin she married secretly admired Zhuang Wanqing.
Together, they conspired to destroy Dou Xueci, stripping her of everything and handing it all to Zhuang Wanqing. Her death was filled with resentment—and so she was reborn.
This time, she would slaughter every demon lurking in the Duke’s household. She would fight, seize power, and rule the estate! As a woman, she would navigate the whirlpool of noble clans and imperial authority.
Later, everyone said the Duke’s legitimate daughter was ruthless and merciless, stopping at nothing. Yet the War God of Great Jing, General Shence, knelt on one knee before her and said: “Dou Xueci, in my world, there is no right or wrong—only your choice. I offer the empire as my betrothal gift. Will you become mine?”
Main characters: Dou Xueci, Huo Jingchuan
