After my father was sent to marry into the princess's household, I became the darling of the en

"The rules of the Yong'an Marquis's residence are strict; I can only take one of you with me. Which of you two is willing to come with me?"

A shrill female voice rang out from above.

Shen Jingque opened her eyes.

In the dilapidated house that let in drafts from all sides stood a woman with a gold hairpin in her hair and a brand-new Hangzhou silk skirt.

Opposite her was a man wearing a worn-out blue shirt.

The man had delicate features and a refined air; even standing in a dilapidated house, he was so handsome that it was impossible to look away.

What's going on? Did she accidentally enter a period drama about family ethics in her dream?

Before Shen Jingque could figure out what was going on, a "beep" sounded in her mind.

[Congratulations, host! You have been bound to the novel's butler system 001]

[A strong connection between the host and this story has been detected, therefore you are being asked to complete the main quest.]

[Please go to the Marquis's residence with your mother immediately to complete the main quest "Assisting the Chosen One," and then you can return home!]

Shen Jingque:?

The major events of the original owner's life then flooded into his mind.

In the dilapidated palace, she took a knife for a man.

She willingly tested poison for men, ruining her voice in the process.

At the man's coronation ceremony, she watched as he led another woman wearing an empress's crown into the hall.

She left silently, forgetting the man in the vast world.

Hey, isn't this the plot of that melodramatic and angsty novel I read yesterday?

The male lead is a pure vampire, and the female lead is a top-tier vengeful spirit!

What's going on? Has she transmigrated into a book?

Shen Jingque was devastated.

"Why are you binding me to this? Can't I just change what I did?"

The system's voice sounded a little embarrassed.

[That's because the original female lead's soul awakened and escaped into the space-time rift.]

[A strong connection between the host and this story has been detected, therefore you are being asked to complete the main quest.]

[Completing the main storyline will allow you to return to your original world, and there will be a surprise reward!]

As he spoke, he added a special sound effect of a lottery draw announcement: "Ding ding—!"

Shen Jingque: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

The plot is absurd enough, but the system is pretty crazy too!

She was so angry after reading it yesterday that she wrote a 2000-word negative review.

"Does being harsh in your criticism equate to having a connection with someone? Do you have some misunderstanding about what 'connection' means?"

The system evaded the question.

In short, since we're already here, let's make the best of it. Host, please progress through the main storyline as quickly as possible!

The richly dressed woman before me was none other than Du Yuerong, the biological mother of the original novel's female protagonist.

She frowned impatiently and said, "Shen Yan, the divorce papers have been signed. I'm taking one daughter with me; that's enough for me."

Shen Yan lowered his eyes and remained silent.

Shen Jingque's eyes darted around, realizing that she had transmigrated to the first crucial point of this book.

According to the original plot, the original owner would follow Du Yuerong to the Marquis's mansion, thus embarking on a one-way road of becoming a stepping stone for the chosen one.

Damn it! This Marquis's mansion is a living hell. Let whoever wants to go, go. I'm not going.

Just as she was about to refuse, a gust of wind suddenly swept past her.

Shen Tingyun, the older sister, grabbed Du Yuerong's leg.

"Mother! I'll go with you!"

The girl, barely in her early teens, had a maturity beyond her years in her eyes, and even glanced quickly at Shen Jingque.

His eyes were full of defensiveness and panic.

Shen Jingque raised an eyebrow.

Hey, this plot isn't right.

"System, it seems like there's a bug in your world. The original plot wasn't like this, was it?"

The system froze for two seconds, then emitted a sharp popping sound.

[Aaaaaah! Warning! Female supporting character detected as reborn, main plot stolen! Host, please immediately reclaim your place in the Marquis's mansion!]

really.

In the original book, Shen Tingyun lived a life of hardship with her biological father, freezing to death in a dilapidated temple at a young age.

She died young, only seeing her younger sister living a life of luxury in the Marquis's mansion, unaware that it was a den of monsters that devoured people.

So now that she's been reborn, she immediately agreed to go to the Marquis's mansion with her mother, hoping to change her tragic fate from her previous life.

As if afraid that Shen Jingque would fight for it, Shen Tingyun softened his voice and advised.

"Sister, the Marquis's mansion has strict rules. You are straightforward and will definitely suffer if you go. You should go instead."

Shen Jingque looked at her eagerness to jump into the fire pit and had a complicated expression on her face.

Sister, are you really going to eat this?

That's like lighting a lantern in a latrine—it's suicidal!

But then again, one of Shen Jingque and her sister had to go to the Marquis's mansion, and she wasn't some saintly figure willing to sacrifice herself to save others.

As the saying goes, "It's better to die for your friend than for yourself," and since someone was eager to take the torture for her, she tearfully agreed.

So she took a step back and grabbed Shen Yan's slightly cool fingers.

"Okay, then I'll go with Father."

Du Yuerong, who was standing to the side, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the current dynasty does not restrict women from divorcing and remarrying, those who remarry with their children are ultimately a minority.

However, Marquis Ningyuan was kind-hearted and, upon hearing that she had given birth to two daughters, agreed to let her take the children with her.

Choosing to bring only one person naturally stemmed from her own selfish motives.

"That's excellent."

She looked at the stunningly handsome man who had remained silent, her tone carrying a feigned magnanimity.

"Shen Yan, from this day forward, we shall part ways."

Shen Yan finally raised his head, his gaze calm and serene.

"No need to see me out."

Du Yuerong's expression changed slightly.

She thought this good-for-nothing would at least cry and beg her to stay, but his calm attitude made her feel like she was punching cotton.

"Tingyun, let's go!" She gritted her teeth, grabbed her eldest daughter, and hurried out the door.

Shen Tingyun glanced back at Shen Jingque, his eyes and brows brimming with barely suppressed smugness.

Shen Jingque remained unmoved as she watched them leave, secretly giving a peace sign.

The first step to escaping a life of misery is to stay away from dangerous and dangerous places.

The system is about to go crazy.

[Oh no! The main plot has veered off course! How are you going to get close to the chosen one, Xiao Jingchen, if you don't go to the Marquis's residence?!]

Shen Jingque rolled her eyes.

"A piece of trash who rose to power by sucking women's blood dares to call himself the Chosen One? Your system has truly terrible taste."

【(╥﹏╥) But if you don't follow the main storyline, even you will be eliminated by the Heavenly Dao! Host, think carefully!】

"Annihilate? You're kidding me." Shen Jingque sneered. "You were all so scared when the original owner ran away that you dragged me in to save the day. The world is about to collapse, and you're willing to annihilate me?"

That damn system was still shouting about destiny, about the sea of ​​hatred and the sky of love, about how bitterness eventually gives way to sweetness.

It was so noisy it gave her a headache.

"Okay, okay, I heard it, I heard it with both ears."

"Isn't this just the main storyline? It's not like you can only see that good-for-nothing chosen one by going to the Marquis's mansion."

The system was completely stumped, remaining silent for two seconds before cautiously speaking.

"Then...do you have any other options?"

Shen Jingque ignored it and instead looked up at the man beside her.

Shen Yan has excellent bone structure and eyes as black as lacquer.

Even though he had just been abandoned by his wife, his refined and gentle scholarly air remained undiminished.

Noticing his daughter's gaze, Shen Yan squatted down.

He reached out and awkwardly patted Shen Jingque's head, his voice gentle.

"Don't be afraid, little sparrow. Dad will go to the bookstore and copy more books. That will be enough to support you."

Shen Jingque felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She was an orphan in modern times and had never experienced the feeling of being protected and cared for by family.

Having a gentle and handsome father feels pretty good.

Looking at Shen Yan's stunningly handsome face, a brilliant idea took shape in Shen Jingque's mind.

Why waste such a valuable asset on copying books to earn a few copper coins?

What a waste!

What's more, the "buyer" is already there!

Who says you have to suffer abuse in a noble family to survive? She's going to go straight to enjoying a life of luxury!

Shen Jingque chuckled at the system and answered its question.

"Of course, you should first get into the circle of the powerful and wealthy."

I need to latch onto a powerful patron!

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[A few warnings: This is not a typical female-centric wish-fulfillment story. The female lead is not perfect and goes through stages of growth. Political intrigue is only used to advance the plot. The early part focuses on family and joyful ensemble scenes, while later on, she will have a romantic partner.]

The only protagonist in this story is the female lead, who enjoys the warmth of family, the passion of friendship, and the sweetness of love during her growth—all of which are life experiences.

If you don't like some of the content, feel free to exit. Hope you enjoy watching!