the empress and the fool

Desperate and out of options, a father sells his daughter to a ruthless butcher. The transaction ends in tragedy, leaving the girl deaf and mute. Soon after, the heartless butcher vanishes without a trace, leaving her simple-minded man to raise her. Years later, while struggling to make a living, she uncovers a shocking truth - the wealthy and influential head of the Glynnes is, in fact, her long-lost biological father.

Twenty years ago, a sudden flood swept through Reid Village, and Daphne Frost's husband, Alfie Reid, disappeared in the raging waters while trying to fight the disaster, leaving her behind with their two children. Since then, Daphne has struggled to raise them on her own, enduring countless hardships over the years. Now, twenty years later, her children have grown up, but instead of gratitude, they shockingly try to force their mother into marrying a greedy, lecherous brute. Her son is only interested in money, while her daughter seeks an internship through the brute's connections. Both siblings relentlessly pressure their mother to go through with the wedding. Yet, deep in her heart, Daphne remains loyal to her missing husband and refuses to marry.

The well-known actress Mia Stone has been set up by her sister with the intention of ruining her reputation. However, in a twist of fate, she ends up having a one-night stand with Jay Lynch, the CEO of Lynch Group. Disappearing from the spotlight for a year, Mia resurfaces on the day she gives birth, crossing paths with Jay once more.

At seven, Hailey left her mother Claire to avoid burdening her during cancer. Years later, now a billionaire, Claire eventually finds Hailey—betrayed by her fiancé and about to be harmed by his mistress, Claire, furious, pulled out a gun…

Mira entrusted her biological daughter, Sidney, to her grandfather, Josh, in order to marry into a wealthy family. Three years later, when Mira returned to take Sidney home, a car accident occurred along the way. In the choice between saving her biological daughter Sidney and her stepdaughter Tina, she chose to save Tina first, which led to Sidney's death. Josh was heartbroken, while Mira remained unaware of the situation. Ultimately, when she discovered the truth, it was too late for regrets!

Her father and stepmother, in an attempt to seize the inheritance left by her biological mother, plotted to force her into spending the night with an unscrupulous man. At a critical moment, the handsome CEO arrived just in time, preventing the tragedy from unfolding.

Jack Schulz was the biological son of Jennifer Lynn, a respected surgeon. Due to a misunderstanding with his father, Jennifer resented Jack but favored her adopted son, Matthew Zane—the child of her former lover. After Matthew hit Jack with a car, Jack suffered internal bleeding and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors repeatedly called Jennifer for consent to operate, but she refused to believe the situation.Losing hope, Jack gave up on survival. Matthew found Jack's kidney donation form and secretly changed it to authorize full organ donation. Meanwhile, Jennifer was desperately seeking a heart for Matthew. Unaware of the truth, she ended up dissecting her own son and transplanting his organs into Matthew. Though the body looked familiar, she believed Matthew—until a DNA report confirmed the donor was her real son. Only then did she realize the devastating truth.

Rosia Vear, a modern party girl who enjoys clubbing and flirting with handsome men, has an accident and transmigrates into a fantasy female-dominated world. She awakens as a dying non-kin princess who has four beautiful male consorts. With her life counter at zero, she discovers she can extend her lifespan by successfully conquering the hearts of her four male consorts. As a modern woman experienced with men, she believes this will be easy. However, she soon realizes that her consorts aren't the simple, submissive beautiful men they appear to be...

Three months ago, Hans Jerome went abroad to see a doctor. That night, his wife Brea Winston got drunk and slept with a male escort. Three months later, Brea found she was pregnant. She was afraid that Hans might get mad and want to kill her, so she was going to have an abortion. But, at the moment when the surgery was about to start, Hans got into the operating room, and the baby turned out to be...

In a humble village, a poor man marries a woman with a mental illness, and they have depended on each other ever since. Unable to have children, they become the subject of gossip among the villagers. One day, the wife discovers an abandoned baby at the village entrance and brings her home. Despite the villagers' disdain and attempts to dispose of the child, the wife insists on keeping her, naming her Sunshine. Years later, Sunshine earns admission to the most prestigious university, and the wife believes their luck is finally changing. However, life continues to present new challenges...

Wade Lawson, the sole heir of the Medical Sage, was a prodigy who mastered various healing techniques at a young age. Yet, instead of embracing fame, he chose a humble life among the common folk, saving countless lives. A month ago, he arrived alone in Seabright and opened a small clinic. His exceptional skills and affordable fees quickly earned the trust of the poor, drawing in many patients. Meanwhile, the Duke of Southland, a pillar of Xandoria, lay critically ill. His household knew only Wade could save him. After a frantic search, they finally found him—just as the Duke neared his final breath. As the Duke's family pleaded for help, Wade's growing reputation threatened local private hospitals. Enraged, their director led an attack on his clinic and even drove one of his patients to death. Yet Wade remained unfazed—he had already uncovered the truth. The mastermind behind the hospitals was none other than Duke Jones himself. Now, the entire mansion waited for Wade's decision: would he save the dying Duke?

Six years ago, Vivian Yeo basked in the lap of luxury as the pampered heiress of a wealthy family, while Tristan Starling grappled with the challenges of an impoverished life.Little do they expect their fates to take a surprising twist six years later. Vivian, once surrounded by opulence, now stands as a single mother confronting life's hurdles. Meanwhile, Tristan has risen to prominence on the global billionaire list.

Isabel Quinn, the daughter of the wealthiest man in Kaldia, breaks ties with her father, Frank, to pursue love and marries Loren Davis. During her pregnancy, she faces complications due to an abnormal fetal position. As she prepares for childbirth, Shirley—Loren's female 'best buddy'—claims that Isabel is merely being dramatic, doing it for attention and vanity. Loren, swayed by her words, forces Isabel to transfer hospitals. Meanwhile, Frank receives news of his daughter's impending delivery and arrives with lavish gifts...

Wealthy socialite Sharon escaped an arranged marriage to seek her estranged boyfriend, Yale. Hiding her identity, she worked as a hotel maid at her family's hotel to make ends meet, and encountered her university friend Nina, who impersonated her as the heiress of York Corporation. Nina wore Sharon's jewelry, tormenting her alongside company staff. When Sharon was mistreated, she coincidentally met Yale, only to find he was fallen for Nina and was soon to marry her. Heartbroken, Sharon vowed to move on but decided to expose Nina before leaving. At Yale and Nina's engagement party, Sharon revealed Nina's true identity. What's going happen among them?

Ashley and her mother became separated during her childhood, and Vanessa, an orphan from the same orphanage, assumed Ashley's identity. As Ashley grew up and pursued a career in design, she faced constant challenges and manipulation from Vanessa. Vanessa also deceived Ashley's biological mother, causing trouble for Ashley at every turn. Fortunately, she crossed paths with Malcom, who trusted and appreciated her.In the end, through continuous effort and personal growth, Ashley managed to reconnect with her biological mother, reclaim her true identity, and emerge as a talented designer. She also found love. Meanwhile, Vanessa faced the consequences of her actions.

Chris Leif gave up his family inheritance to become a stay-at-home husband for his wife, Queenie. When Queenie's first love,Nathan,returned to the country, her family began to look down on Chris. Pushed to his limit, Chris chose divorce and started a new life. Only then did Queenie and their daughter realize how remarkable Chris truly was—but it was too late to win him back.

To save her grandfather, Ross Hanks, whose family was in dire straits, reluctantly agreed to divorce Zander at the insistence of the Morrison family. Additionally, she relinquished custody of the baby she was carrying to the Morrison family. Five years later, Ross's grandfather passed away, and Zander lost his memory in a car accident. Meanwhile, Ross received an unexpected offer from the Morrison family to work as a babysitter. With the help of the baby genius, they eventually uncovered the truth of what had transpired five years ago. Ross and Zander reconciled and found understanding, culminating in a heartfelt kiss and reconciliation.

After being dumped by her rich boyfriend, Lyla Martin accidentally enters into a flash marriage with Alex Puth, leading to a miraculous change in her life. However, as the story unfolds, Lyla and Lucy Miller find themselves in a shocking identity swap. Lyla, once from a modest background, is revealed to be the heir of a prosperous family. Meanwhile, Monroe Mintz's pursuit of a rich woman takes an unexpected turn when he discovers she is not the heiress he thought she was!