Emperor's Favor Not Needed Manhua

Title: Emperor's Favor Not Needed In the lavish halls of the Hou Mansion, a tale of endurance and deceit took root. Yu Xiang, a young man of sharp wit and quick reflexes, found himself ensnared in a web of lies. Disguised as a woman against his will, he was thrust into a world of power and manipulation beyond his wildest dreams. As he navigated the perilous corridors of the mansion, Yu Xiang realized the heavy burden of his given role as "the star of mourning," a weight he carried with stoic determination. Despite the challenges he faced, he refused to succumb to despair. Clinging to his brother's side, he found solace and strength in their bond, a lifeline in the turbulent sea of deception. Days melded into weeks, and weeks into years as Yu Xiang expertly played his part, biding his time until an opportunity for escape presented itself. But destiny had a different plan in mind. When the master of the mansion returned, Yu Xiang's hopes of freedom were crushed as his brother adamantly refused to let him go. Caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions and hidden desires, Yu Xiang discovered that his reliance on his brother had become instinctual. A connection, forged through adversity, kept him tethered to a world where loyalty and love blurred the boundaries between right and wrong. As the saga of Emperor's Favor Not Needed unfurled, Yu Xiang's true mettle shone not in the shadows of power or manipulation, but in the unwavering strength of his spirit and the depth of his affections. Confronting the trials ahead, he understood that no royal favor was necessary to chart his own course, for within him lay the resilience and love to shape his own destiny.