The Crown Prince in the Jade Pendant Novel

In "The Crown Prince in the Jade Pendant," the Fifth Young Lady of Marquis Chang Xing’s residence was mistakenly taken away at birth. A farmer's daughter assumed her place, while the true heir, Chu Jin Yao, endured thirteen years of hardship among commoners. Upon her return, Chu Jin Yao finds her mother prejudiced against her "vulgar" ways, favoring the imposter. Her grandmother, unwilling to part with the girl she raised, allows the fake daughter to remain. Feeling like an outsider in the opulent Marquis Residence, Chu Jin Yao faces further sabotage from her younger cousin. While weeping in her room, she discovers her jade pendant can speak. Though ill-tempered, the jade pendant spirit listens to her grievances, aids her in domestic conflicts, and guides her in dealing with unpleasant individuals. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters the notorious Crown Prince, and Chu Jin Yao realizes her jade pendant spirit bears a striking resemblance to him.