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Maren was the emperor's favored concubine. She traveled to the modern world, becoming an overweight woman. Her father had amassed a huge debt, and her husband, Derek, wanted to divorce her. Remarkably, Derek could hear her thoughts. She became a rising star in antique appraisal, easily resolving rivalries and internal family conflicts while ultimately winning Derek's heart.

In an attempt to curry favor with Matteo, Brianna's fiancé Alvaro seeks to offer her to Matteo and holds Neal's younger brother Ritchie hostage as a bargaining chip.

A blind girl, in order to help her father return a favor, unexpectedly uses her marriage as a way to repay it.

Willow realized her seemingly happy life had been a lie. Her parents favored her critically ill twin Emilia, forcing Willow to shave her head and give blood. Her husband Caleb pressured her into surgery for Emilia, declaring Willow disgusted him. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Willow let go. When Caleb finally understood whom he loved, it was too late. She was already gone.

My mother was once my father's favored concubine, akin to a secondary wife in old China. During childbirth, my eldest sister deliberately delayed calling the midwife, resulting in my mother's tragic death due to complications. After my sister became the Princess Consort, she told me, "A true sisterhood means staying by each other's side forever." I knew she intended to keep me close, tormenting me for a lifetime. Then, someone reached out to me, offering a lifeline: "How about I become your pillar?" I smiled, and that was when my sister's peaceful days turned into her own living nightmare.

In their youth, Jacob and Nora built a life and fortune together. Years later, Jacob favored Lydia, the mother of his illegitimate son Brody, over Nora. When Brody needed a kidney, Jacob forced his frail daughter Josie, who had a bleeding disorder, to undergo the dangerous transplant, ignoring Nora's pleas.

Sadie's family, seeking business favors from the Bryson's family, forced her to marry Bryson, who was rumored to be confined to a wheelchair and labeled a "pervert." Their marriage was fraught with misunderstandings and pain, ending in divorce. Afterward, Sadie worked to rebuild her life but kept crossing paths with Bryson. Through her struggles, she grew stronger, while Bryson's feelings for her slowly began to change.

When Hannah learned that her husband Nigel was not only wealthy but also favoring his first love and her son over their daughter Xena, she knew the marriage was over. She divorced him. Xena, however, couldn't let go and gave her father one last chance. That chance ended in final heartbreak, leading Xena to leave with Hannah. Nigel's eventual realization of his mistakes came too late. Despite his desperate desire to be a good father, Xena had made up her mind to cut him out of her life completely.

The true heiress Olivia, long persecuted by the favored adopted daughter Maren and neglected by her family, was pushed to her death. Her vengeful spirit returned, exposing Maren's false claims and framing, cursing the perjurers. At a banquet, Olivia revealed her family's mistreatment and cut ties. Her brother learned the truth in remorse, but her parents still pushed a marriage alliance. Albin, recognizing the soul of an orphanage friend, aided her. At the signing ceremony, Erika awoke and identified Maren. Olivia's mother regained her memory and exposed the lies. Her father admitted Maren was his illegitimate child. After revealing her death, the spirit faded, using Albin to ruin her father's company. Maren was executed, the family faced ruin, and Olivia's soul found rest.

Empress Josie of Gobury, having gained weight after childbirth, lost Emperor Alfred's favor. Consort Sylvia orchestrated Josie's public humiliation and eventual murder, only for a modern medical student to transmigrate into her body. The new Josie took revenge on Sylvia but was banished to the cold palace. There, she used a shopping system for advanced technology and her medical skills to transform herself. At a banquet for Alfred's grandfather Vince, she captivated everyone with her beauty and intellect, upstaging Sylvia with futuristic gifts and healing Vince. When a rival nation challenged Gobury, Josie used high-tech gadgets to secure victory and expose traitors, becoming a revered empress. Though Alfred dissolved his harem to win her love, Josie rejected him and chose freedom, departing the palace with Vince to explore the world.

Empress Josie of Gobury, having gained weight after childbirth, lost Emperor Alfred's favor. Consort Sylvia orchestrated Josie's public humiliation and eventual murder, only for a modern medical student to transmigrate into her body. The new Josie took revenge on Sylvia but was banished to the cold palace. There, she used a shopping system for advanced technology and her medical skills to transform herself. At a banquet for Alfred's grandfather Vince, she captivated everyone with her beauty and intellect, upstaging Sylvia with futuristic gifts and healing Vince. When a rival nation challenged Gobury, Josie used high-tech gadgets to secure victory and expose traitors, becoming a revered empress. Though Alfred dissolved his harem to win her love, Josie rejected him and chose freedom, departing the palace with Vince to explore the world.

Eliana returned to her birth parents and tried to win over the family, but they favored their adopted daughter, believed her lies, and pushed Eliana to her death. Reborn, she gave up on family ties and vowed to take back what was hers. Along the revenge journey, she and Liam grew from allies to lovers. She achieved her vengeance, and they found happiness together.

Maren was the emperor's favored concubine. She traveled to the modern world, becoming an overweight woman. Her father had amassed a huge debt, and her husband, Derek, wanted to divorce her. Remarkably, Derek could hear her thoughts. She became a rising star in antique appraisal, easily resolving rivalries and internal family conflicts while ultimately winning Derek's heart.

Adrian married Jessica three years ago, but he never respected his mute wife. He favored his first love Eleanor, who kept framing and mocking Jessica. Jessica has had enough and decides to divorce him. Adrian then tries to force her to stay by threatening her with her friends and career. But Jessica makes her way out with her unique ability as the animal whisperer. Adrian finally realizes he's already in love with her and tries to win her back again, his heart filled with regret.

Eliana endures three years of neglect in her marriage to Hayes Vargas, who favors his late brother's widow, Felicity, and her son, humiliating Eliana. Secretly a brilliant scientist and billionaire's daughter from the Santos family, she orchestrates revenge: tricking Hayes into signing divorce papers, extorting millions via scandals, and exposing their affair. Forced to kneel in a blizzard by her tyrannical grandmother, she's rescued by her exiled brother, "The Wolf," Elnar. After a fall and hospital escape, Eliana secures her patents but faces Elnar's corporate takeover. Returning home, she finds Felicity squatting and livestreaming, poised for final reckoning.

Katarina, the neglected Luna of the De Luca Pack, endures three years of humiliation from her Alpha husband, Alessandro, who openly favors a rogue, Aria. Alessandro refuses to mark Katarina, clears her sanctuary for Aria, drains Pack funds, and protects Aria even after she attempts to cripple Katarina with a silver-laced saddle. Publicly shamed, Katarina meticulously gathers evidence of Aria's true nature as a manipulative con artist, thief, and traitor, who is also sleeping with multiple Pack members and planning Alessandro's assassination. At the Alpha Summit, after Aria tries to blackmail her with a private video filmed by Alessandro, Katarina exposes Aria's treachery to the entire Pack. Julian Moreau, a powerful Alpha and Katarina's true mate, intervenes to protect her. Alessandro is stripped of his power and dignity, and Aria is exiled and later killed. Katarina formally rejects Alessandro, leading to his tragic suicide. She then marries Julian, embracing her destiny as a powerful Luna.

Janice Edwards endures constant abuse and manipulation from her adoptive sister Delilah and mother Laurie, who consistently favor Delilah. After Delilah falsely accuses Janice of poisoning her with mango and plagiarizes Janice's design, Janice severs ties with the Edwards family. She then enters a strategic marriage with Aiden Green, who is faking a disability. At a fashion contest, Janice exposes Delilah's plagiarism and fake allergy, leading to Delilah's blacklisting. Janice also uncovers Aiden's secret and helps him navigate his family's internal power struggles. Later, Janice and Delilah both apply for positions at Delgado Jewelry. Janice impresses CEO Kenneth Delgado and chief designer Stella Avila with her exceptional talent, while Delilah continues her manipulative tactics, including faking illness, but fails to deceive Kenneth.

After the true heiress was kicked out of her house, she was doted on by the CEO; her whole family favored the fake heiress, a pretentious and manipulative woman. Even her fiance ran away on their wedding day. She decided to part ways with them and make them regret!

Rylan went missing in his childhood. To lessen the pain of losing their child, his parents adopted Jaxon. Even after Rylan was found, they continued to favor Jaxon, going so far as to falsely place all the blame on Rylan after Jaxon committed arson.

After achieving success in his career, Adrian returned to his hometown intending to repay the favor to his aunt Thea and uncle Ryan, who had helped take care of his wife Brielle. To his shock, he discovered that Thea and Ryan had been abusing Brielle for a long time and had even attempted to sell her to a man with intellectual disabilities. Adrian rescued his wife and exposed the truth, leading to the villains facing severe legal punishment. During this process, Adrian learned that he was not the biological son of his mother Kaylee, and that his biological father had been murdered by Kaylee and her second husband Nathan. In the end, Adrian and Brielle rebuilt their home, dedicated themselves to rural development, and welcomed a new life along with a peaceful future.

Rylan went missing in his childhood. To lessen the pain of losing their child, his parents adopted Jaxon. Even after Rylan was found, they continued to favor Jaxon, going so far as to falsely place all the blame on Rylan after Jaxon committed arson.

Chloe fought alongside her parents until they were framed and killed, saved only by her cousin. Years later, a royal prophecy said fate would favor one of the general's daughters. Chloe returned disguised as her cousin, bent on avenging her family. Jake helped her uncover the truth. In the end, she rallied the family army and struck down their foes.

Sadie accidentally freed the genie, Chase, who gifted her a way to form sworn bonds. She immediately bonded with the God of Fate, earning his eternal favor and protection. Any harm to her would be tripled in retribution. After being reclaimed by her birth mother, she encountered not a rival heiress, but a timid, broken sister, bullied into fear and dullness by their cousins. Seeing her mother and sister suffer, Sadie declared her return with supreme backing, forbidding any further mistreatment. Her uncles and cousins ignored her. She endured until she snapped. "Bully my sister?" She struck, sending them flying. "Order me to kneel at the ancestral hall?" Instantly, it exploded. "Steal my father's legacy?" They all landed in the hospital for decades. After that, no one dared trouble the three of them again.

The family learned of Lucas's destined wealth and Henry's fated poverty from the villainess Serenity's thoughts, realizing their hardship came from favoring Henry and neglecting Lucas. They immediately reversed their treatment, doting on Lucas and mistreating Henry. Overnight, the family grew wealthy, with the mother leading the chamber of commerce, the father winning the lottery, and the eldest son becoming a business tycoon. Serenity became revered as the family's fortune-bringer, showered with affection.

Kathryn is the long lost daughter of the Brown family. Yet when she returns home, her family all favors Jolene, the adopted daughter, and neglects her. When the two are kidnapped, they choose to save Jolene, while Liam, a top business tycoon, saves her in time. Deeply hurt, Kathryn cuts ties with the Browns and works for Liam. But Jolene just can't let her alone. She fights back with her many skills, and Liam firmly supports her, strengthening their bond.

In their youth, Jacob and Nora built a life and fortune together. Years later, Jacob favored Lydia, the mother of his illegitimate son Brody, over Nora. When Brody needed a kidney, Jacob forced his frail daughter Josie, who had a bleeding disorder, to undergo the dangerous transplant, ignoring Nora's pleas.

Katarina, the neglected Luna of the De Luca Pack, endures three years of humiliation from her Alpha husband, Alessandro, who openly favors a rogue, Aria. Alessandro refuses to mark Katarina, clears her sanctuary for Aria, drains Pack funds, and protects Aria even after she attempts to cripple Katarina with a silver-laced saddle. Publicly shamed, Katarina meticulously gathers evidence of Aria's true nature as a manipulative con artist, thief, and traitor, who is also sleeping with multiple Pack members and planning Alessandro's assassination. At the Alpha Summit, after Aria tries to blackmail her with a private video filmed by Alessandro, Katarina exposes Aria's treachery to the entire Pack. Julian Moreau, a powerful Alpha and Katarina's true mate, intervenes to protect her. Alessandro is stripped of his power and dignity, and Aria is exiled and later killed. Katarina formally rejects Alessandro, leading to his tragic suicide. She then marries Julian, embracing her destiny as a powerful Luna.

After transmigrating into a notorious stepmother, Rita's secret trip to a male brothel was exposed. Forced on a path to redemption, she leveraged her modern expertise in cuisine, medicine, and investigation to aid Mathew, win imperial favor, and ultimately find true love.

Alina, the chairwoman of the Singh Group, lost her son Erik when he was young. She and her husband poured all their love into their adopted son Alec, and even after Erik was found, Alina continued to favor Alec, planning for him to inherit the Singh Group. However, Alina never expected that Alec, fearing future complications, would plot to kill her. In her moments of near death, Alina saw through Alec's malicious character and vowed that if she had a next life, she would make amends to Erik and expose Alec's true nature.

Elena is cruelly cast out by the Reed family after 23 years, who discover she's not their biological daughter and believe her real parents are poor. Her fiancé dumps her for the "real" heiress, Sylvia. Elena soon discovers her true family, the Harpers, are Klathe's wealthiest billionaires. The Reeds, unaware, insult Elena and her powerful parents, rejecting a generous settlement. Elena, a secret genius (designer "Helena," hacker "El," Healer's apprentice), exposes a fake painting and saves her grandmother Bertha, revealing the jealousy of her cousin Elyse and aunt Samira. The Harpers sever ties with the Reeds, leading to their downfall. Elena is officially welcomed as Elena Harper, receiving company shares, while the mysterious Wesley Spencer shows interest in her.

Alina, the chairwoman of the Singh Group, lost her son Erik when he was young. She and her husband poured all their love into their adopted son Alec, and even after Erik was found, Alina continued to favor Alec, planning for him to inherit the Singh Group. However, Alina never expected that Alec, fearing future complications, would plot to kill her. In her moments of near death, Alina saw through Alec's malicious character and vowed that if she had a next life, she would make amends to Erik and expose Alec's true nature.

After ten years of dedicating herself to her family, Hannah's world falls apart when she discovers that her husband, Nigel, has been secretly wealthy all along. To make things worse, he has been neglecting their daughter, Xena, in favor of his unforgettable first love and her son, leaving the young girl heartbroken. Devastated, Hannah decides to file for divorce and leave with her daughter. But Xena, unable to bear the thought of leaving her father, convinces her mother to give him one last chance. When that hope is shattered again, Xena is finally ready to walk away. Only then does Nigel learn the truth, and he is consumed by regret. He longs to be a good father, but for Xena, it is already too late. She has given up on him for good.

In a past life, I was the most courageous general of the dynasty and the least favored princess. To save the scholar laureate who had angered the emperor, I was dispatched to the Yumen Pass, a strategic pass on the empire's border, by my father to fend off the relentless attacks from the Xiongnu. After five years on the frontier, surviving countless brushes with death, I returned to the capital with a broken right arm. The scholar laureate, who once vowed to protect me for life, was now celebrating his wedding. Due to the disgrace of my lost arm, I was sentenced to hang with a ceremonial silk cord. As I hung myself from the rafters, he entered the bridal chamber. Upon awakening, I found myself back on the day the scholar laureate angered the emperor. Watching my enraged father and the trembling scholar laureate, a cold smile tugged at my lips. If the royal family cannot accommodate me, then I will bring it down!

Jaxon grew up in poverty and was looked down upon by all his classmates. However, he eventually rose to prominence by establishing a clothing factory that became the leading enterprise in the county. He ended up as the most successful among his peers and won the favor of his dream girl, Ella, but his journey of success had only just begun.

A rift with her father led Thea into the arms of Danny, her apparent rescuer, only for her to find him entangled in a web of deception with her stepsister. Devastated, she married Felix, a supposed vegetative patient, who was, in fact, feigning illness out of his long-held secret love for her. As Thea and Felix's bond deepened, Danny had a sudden realization that he had loved her all along, and further discovered that the life-saving favor from years ago had been fabricated, but all of this was ultimately beyond remedy.

Andrew had been lost as a child and was later adopted by his foster father, Jacob. Eight years earlier, he discovered that his biological parents were Michael and Isabella. Grateful for bringing him into the world, he decided to reconnect with his biological family. During those eight years, he dedicated himself to developing the world's most advanced 6G technology, working tirelessly day and night. However, his foster brother, Kolton, secretly stirred up trouble, exploiting trust to manipulate their parents into favoring him and believing his lies. Andrew’s two older sisters also grew resentful, constantly badmouthing him and undermining his efforts. Eventually, Kolton went so far as to claim credit for the cutting-edge 6G technology that Andrew had developed. Andrew made the painful decision to walk away from his biological family for good.

Andrew had been lost as a child and was later adopted by his foster father, Jacob. Eight years earlier, he discovered that his biological parents were Michael and Isabella. Grateful for bringing him into the world, he decided to reconnect with his biological family. During those eight years, he dedicated himself to developing the world's most advanced 6G technology, working tirelessly day and night. However, his foster brother, Kolton, secretly stirred up trouble, exploiting trust to manipulate their parents into favoring him and believing his lies. Andrew’s two older sisters also grew resentful, constantly badmouthing him and undermining his efforts. Eventually, Kolton went so far as to claim credit for the cutting-edge 6G technology that Andrew had developed. Andrew made the painful decision to walk away from his biological family for good.

A fateful rescue from an ambush led to a drug-induced encounter between Erik and Beth, resulting in her secret pregnancy and subsequent family scorn. Years later, living in hardship with her daughter and mother, Beth was unwittingly swept into a banquet held by Erik's mother to find him a wife. Gaining the matriarch's favor, she became the target of her jealous stepsister Stella, who revealed her status as an unwed mother. As the enraged matriarch ordered Beth's execution, Erik's timely arrival set the stage for a dramatic recognition of his long-lost love.

Rena was a renowned philanthropist and businesswoman. In her final moments, her daughter-in-law, Sharon, appeared before her. It was then that Rena learned the truth: her efforts to protect her son, Stefan, had driven away her beloved daughter-in-law, Clare, and ultimately led to Stefan's imprisonment. Sharon had orchestrated everything to replace Rena and take control of the Jenkins family. Filled with regret for pushing Clare away, Rena closed her eyes. In that moment, she saw Clare appear before her. With a heavy heart, Rena vowed that if she were given a second chance, she would never again favor her son over her cherished daughter-in-law. She would protect Clare at all costs.

Rena was a renowned philanthropist and businesswoman. In her final moments, her daughter-in-law, Sharon, appeared before her. It was then that Rena learned the truth: her efforts to protect her son, Stefan, had driven away her beloved daughter-in-law, Clare, and ultimately led to Stefan's imprisonment. Sharon had orchestrated everything to replace Rena and take control of the Jenkins family. Filled with regret for pushing Clare away, Rena closed her eyes. In that moment, she saw Clare appear before her. With a heavy heart, Rena vowed that if she were given a second chance, she would never again favor her son over her cherished daughter-in-law. She would protect Clare at all costs.

Allison Clarke, a secretly brilliant perfumer and hacker, is unceremoniously divorced by her husband, Colton Stevens, on their third anniversary, as he plans to remarry his ex-fiancée, Melany Johnson. Colton, believing Allison to be a plain housewife, offers her a meager settlement. Allison sheds her docile persona, humiliating Colton's housekeeper and revealing herself as a major cruise line shareholder. She also has a passionate, anonymous encounter with the powerful Kellan Lloyd. After finalizing the divorce, Allison confronts Colton and Melany, slapping them for their insults and reclaiming a crucial business invitation she secured for the Stevens family. Colton's grandfather, Keanu, disowns Colton for his ingratitude, favoring Allison. Allison then empties Colton's villa, donating her belongings to charity. She visits her pottery teacher, Emanuel Welsh, where Kellan Lloyd is also learning. Colton and Melany try to discredit Allison, but she proves her mastery, forcing them to apologize. Kellan, impressed, supports Allison, while Colton and Melany plot to win a perfumery competition.

Stella was taken in by the Adams family but was ostracized for her superpowers. In a twist, she healed a man named Carl with her blood. Carl then realized that Stella was his long-lost granddaughter. Before Carl could reclaim her, the Adams family sold her to a research institute. Carl and his son Rory rescued her just in time. At their home, Stella used her powers to heal her uncles and win their devotion, becoming the family's beloved one. Her fame spread, and big shots all sought her favor, including her grandfather Kellan.

After the Prime Minister's family was tragically massacred, his daughter, Song Guixin, neither observed the mourning period nor sought revenge. Instead, she sold herself to a brothel, becoming the laughingstock of the entire city. What no one knew was that she possessed a secret, mesmerizing art. Every man who entered her chambers—be they powerful nobles or imperial princes—fell completely under her spell. She used an auction at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion to throw the capital into turmoil, making the royal family vie for her favor. All the while, she concealed a shocking secret: she was the legitimate princess of the former dynasty. With a facade of madness and her allure as a weapon, she joined forces with Prince Huyan Lie of the Hu Kingdom. She vowed to assassinate the tyrant who had murdered his own brother to usurp the throne, avenge the bloody massacre of her family, and restore peace to the land.