[Dual Rebirth and Marriage Exchange + Imperial Harem Power Struggles + Non-virg*n Leads + Eventual Sole Favor + Highly Perceptive Female Lead]
Shen Zhinian and her legitimate elder sister, Shen Nanqiao, were both reborn.
In their previous life, Shen Zhinian was arranged by her father to marry his impoverished student, while her elder sister was selected for imperial selection. Before even sharing the Emperor’s bed, she was granted the title of Guiren. The world believed that her elder sister’s status was beyond compare, while hers was utterly insignificant.
Yet who would have thought—years later, the impoverished scholar Shen Zhinian had married would achieve top honors in three consecutive imperial examinations, rise to the rank of Marquis, and be appointed as Prime Minister. She, in turn, became the youngest First-Rank titled Lady in the empire. Meanwhile, her elder sister, who had failed to gain the Emperor’s favor, spent half a lifetime struggling in the inner palace, only to meet a tragic end after being framed.
When Shen Zhinian opened her eyes once more, she found herself reborn at the moment before her betrothal. Her elder sister was eagerly vying for the chance to marry the impoverished scholar, intending to send her into the imperial selection instead. She couldn’t be more pleased.
That scholar, while talented, was arrogantly ambitious. Moreover, his household was far from welcoming—he had a harsh mother and a difficult younger sister. In their previous life, the only reason he had a smooth ascent in his official career was due to her tireless efforts, painstakingly clearing the path for him.
But in this life, all the glory and prestige her elder sister coveted would never come to pass.
Besides, the Emperor was not only young and handsome, but the Empress’ seat remained vacant. Every maiden selected to enter the palace had a chance to compete for that position.
Shen Zhinian had understood since childhood that men were unreliable. She never sought true affection—only wealth and glory.
After all, how could a First-Rank titled Lady ever compare to the Mother of the Nation? In this life, she would be the one to claim unparalleled wealth and honor!
However, Shen Zhinian gradually realized that the imperial harem harbored not only a transmigrated woman, but also a system-bound strategist.
It mattered not—she would simply eliminate them.
Even so, could someone tell her why the Emperor’s gaze upon her was growing increasingly… strange?
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