The Little Aunt's Battle with Fate.

Summary

Zhou Cui Ying, determined to elevate her adopted daughter Xu Ren Xue above her own, subjects Xu Ren Xue to harsh discipline, replacing physical punishment with emotional numbness as she grows older. Despite enduring pain silently, Xu Ren Xue feels increasingly alienated, overshadowed by the favored Yan Chun Xiao. While Xu Ren Xue initially seeks approval, she becomes cold and withdrawn, observing Yan Chun Xiao's happiness with a predatory detachment. The stark contrast between their lives is evident, with Yan Chun Xiao enjoying freedom and camaraderie, while Xu Ren Xue remains isolated under strict expectations. The arrival of an imperial marriage decree heightens the tension within the Xu family.

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