A Stepmother's Märchen
어떤 계모님의 메르헨
Synopsis
Teenage widow Shuli becomes marchioness and stepmother to four noble children, struggling to protect their legacy and earn their trust.
When the elderly Marquess Johannes von Neuschwanstein unexpectedly marries sixteen-year-old Shuli, the noble world is left stunned. Now widowed and thrust into the role of marchioness, Shuli faces the daunting task of managing one of the empire's most prestigious households while serving as stepmother to four noble children who view her with suspicion and resentment. Undeterred by the challenges before her, Shuli commits herself to fulfilling her duties as both caretaker and guardian. As she navigates the complexities of high society and family dynamics, she must find a way to earn the trust of her stepchildren while protecting the legacy of House Neuschwanstein. But in a world where political intrigue and personal ambitions intertwine, Shuli discovers that her path forward may require difficult choices about duty, love, and what it truly means to be family.
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