Overall, I'm hooked. The premise of a discarded princess being sold off in her sister's place and ending up in a struggling empire where her feared ability might actually be useful is compelling. The emotional core is strong – Ruby's resilience amid cruelty. I'm invested in seeing her find a place where she's valued, whether that's through her powers, her relationships, or her own self-acceptance. The family drama also promises satisfying confrontations down the line. I'm definitely continuing this story.
2 A small detail that annoyed me: the crying sound “Wuwuwu.” It appears multiple times. I get that it’s a transcription of sobbing in Chinese, but in English it looks a bit goofy. It pulls me out of the serious mood. Maybe “sobbing” or “crying” would have been better here. The writer could trust the reader to imagine the sound. It’s a minor quibble, but it stood out.
2 The whole "rich family doesn't believe she's the real daughter" trope is subverted a bit here. They do the paternity test and immediately accept it. That's refreshing. Now the drama isn't about proving who she is, but about what they're going to do with her now that she's back.