Against the Current

Shen Jia Lan, the eldest granddaughter of Grand Academician Shen, is betrothed to Lin Jin Qi, the eldest grandson of the Minister of Personnel. But when turmoil strikes the imperial court, her grandfather is accused of treason, and her entire family is punished.

Fortunately, Jia Lan is secretly saved by Xu Wan Quan and his wife, who use the identity of their recently deceased daughter to save her. Now living as Xu Lan Xiang, she becomes a low-ranking maid in the Lin household where her adoptive family serves.

Despite the harsh realities of her new life, Lan Xiang refuses to bow to fate. Armed only with her intelligence, she must navigate a treacherous household, guard her true identity, and rise above class barriers to earn respect and reclaim her own destiny.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Lan Xiang Yuan" (兰香缘) by He Yan Shan (禾晏山).

Original title: 兰香如故

Shen Jia Lan, the eldest granddaughter of Grand Academician Shen, is betrothed to Lin Jin Qi, the eldest grandson of the Minister of Personnel. But when turmoil strikes the imperial court, her grandfather is accused of treason, and her entire family is punished. Fortunately, Jia Lan is secretly saved by Xu Wan Quan and his wife, who use the identity of their recently deceased daughter to save her. Now living as Xu Lan Xiang, she becomes a low-ranking maid in the Lin household where her adoptive family serves. Despite the harsh realities of her new life, Lan Xiang refuses to bow to fate. Armed only with her intelligence, she must navigate a treacherous household, guard her true identity, and rise above class barriers to earn respect and reclaim her own destiny. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Lan Xiang Yuan" (兰香缘) by He Yan Shan (禾晏山).