Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court
ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～
Synopsis
Delicate consort Reirin competes for empress crown amid deadly palace intrigue and unexpected peril in historical China-inspired kingdom.
In a kingdom inspired by historical China, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts–but only one will be crowned empress. Among them is the delicate and renowned Kou Reirin, celebrated as the "butterfly" of the imperial court. As the competition for the crown prince's favor intensifies, the opulent world of palace politics reveals its darker side. When tensions explode during the glittering Lantern Festival, Reirin's life takes an unexpected turn that will test her resilience in ways she never imagined. Thrust into a perilous game of power and deception, she must navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue where appearances can be deceiving and survival is never guaranteed. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
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