Double Fool's Scheme (40 episodes) - AllShorts
Orphan Jing Xi feigns madness to marry in her sister's stead solely to avenge her mother's murder, only to unexpectedly wed Duke Xiao's heir, Xiao Ce, who…
Orphan Jing Xi feigns madness to marry in her sister's stead solely to avenge her mother's murder, only to unexpectedly wed Duke Xiao's heir, Xiao Ce, who also feigns foolishness to escape danger. The two faux fools play dumb to prey on the strong within the sprawling manor, joining forces to punish her vicious stepmother and treacherous birth father. As fierce court turmoil erupts and imperial intrigues press close, the two endure trials of life and death, ultimately seeing through the hollow struggle for courtly power. Abandoning wealth and prestige together, they leave the capital's intrigue behind, hand in hand, to share a life in a tranquil Jiangnan courtyard, finding true freedom and peace.