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Noble Family: Love and Power Games
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My name is Ji Ranran, and I am the eldest daughter of the Ji Family.
When I was a teenager, I was forced to separate from my mother and sent to live with my foster parents, leading an ordinary life.
Years later, my biological father, Ji Tianheng, suddenly appeared and brought me back to the Ji Family. The name Ji Family, which once felt strange and distant to me, has now become my destiny.
Ji Tianheng told me that I had to return because my younger sister, Ji Xueran, was seriously ill, and I was to marry into a Noble Family in her place. I understood that they had never seen me as their daughter but rather as a pawn that could be replaced at any moment. However, I had no choice; I could only go back because my foster parents were deep in debt.
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The Ji Family mansion was vast. The spacious living room featured a dazzling chandelier overhead and a floor that gleamed brightly, making everything feel so unfamiliar. Ji Tianheng sat casually on the sofa, his well-maintained face showing no signs of aging. Behind him stood my stepmother, a young and beautiful woman who smiled gently, though her smile did not reach her eyes.
"Ranran, your room has been prepared," my stepmother said softly. "It's right next to Xueran's. You two have been apart since childhood; now is a good time to cultivate your relationship."
Ji Tianheng glanced at me with a cold and distant demeanor. "Hmm, go take a look."
I lowered my head and replied softly before following the housekeeper upstairs. Behind me, I faintly heard my stepmother's soft voice: "Tianheng, with Ranran back, our family will be more complete."
"Yes."
I paused for a moment, feeling a cold laugh rise within me. Complete?
I was probably just a substitute for Ji Xueran, merely a tool for them to maintain their family interests.
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The room prepared for me by the Ji Family was large—larger than the living room of my foster parents' home. The bedding was made of top-quality silk, smooth and cool to the touch; the wardrobe was filled with an array of high-end custom clothes, with tags still attached; on the vanity were numerous skincare and makeup products from major brands, all looking brand new—presumably bought just for me.
It is very luxurious, a stark contrast to the life I once lived. I stand by the window, gazing at the scenery outside, momentarily lost in thought.
My home is in a small county, filled with old furniture and walls marked with signs of wear, but it is warm and carries the scent of familiarity that I long for. Unlike here, which, although spacious, feels cold and devoid of any human warmth.
"Miss, the sir requests your presence in the study," the maid said as she knocked on the door and stood at the entrance.
I snapped back to reality, nodded, and turned to leave the room.
Ji Tianheng's study is at the end of the corridor, with the door slightly ajar. I knocked before pushing it open.
Ji Tianheng was seated behind his desk. Upon seeing me enter, he gestured to the chair in front of him. "Sit."
I obediently took a seat, maintaining a respectful posture.
Ji Tianheng stared at me for two seconds before speaking in a deep voice, "The reason I called you back this time is not only to let you return to your roots but also for another matter."
I listened attentively.
"Your sister Xueran is seriously ill and needs to rest; she cannot get married," Ji Tianheng stated succinctly. "You will marry on her behalf to the Ji family."
My heart tightened, and my face paled.
The Ji family is a well-known noble family in the country that had arranged a marriage alliance with the Ji Family years ago. After Ji Xueran was born, it was assumed she would be the young mistress of the Ji family. But now, with Ji Xueran gravely ill and likely not having much time left, the Ji Family is reluctant to let go of this alliance and has called me back to take her place as the bride for Xu Ze, the heir of the Ji family.
It truly reflects the style of the Ji Family—sacrificing me for their own benefit.
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