Synopsis
The villain in family drama stories. The obstacle in romance novels. The cautionary tale in imperial examination guides. Your father fought in wars and came back a marquis, but your mother isn't the main wife. What do you do? Your stepmother looks like a transmigrator — soft-spoken, well-mannered, suspiciously determined to spoil you. What do you do? Your grandmother plays favorites and wants you to give up your legitimate eldest son status without a fuss. What do you do? Your relatives start stirring up trouble the moment exam season arrives, all quietly hoping you fall flat on your face. What…
