After Rebirth, the True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Green Tea Novel

Li Zhizhi, the true eldest daughter of the Li family, is brought to the capital at fifteen, expecting warmth. Instead, she faces neglect, overshadowed by the favored Li Suwan, perceived as knowledgeable and refined, while Li Zhizhi, raised in poverty, is dismissed. A prophetic dream reveals Li Zhizhi's past life, where her diligent efforts to emulate Li Suwan were in vain, ending in continued disdain. Waking, she feigns misfortune, suggesting her presence harms her sister, prompting her father's concern for Suwan's health. When Suwan recovers, Li Zhizhi’s standing improves, attributed to her skill in brewing green tea. Her burgeoning influence attracts the attention of Crown Prince Xiao Yan, who sees through her act and refuses to be manipulated. He observes Li Zhizhi strategically forging alliances with the Empress, noble ladies, and favored concubines, even attaining a county princess title and widespread admiration. Despite her connections and numerous admirers, Li Zhizhi never seeks Xiao Yan's aid. Frustrated, he eventually offers her the position of Crown Princess, a role she ultimately declines.