A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family Novel

Yuan Shu, a formidable mistress of a large ancient household, renowned for her influence and honored by the emperor, meets an untimely end on the peak of her glorious life. Suddenly, she awakens to find herself transmigrated into a novel, inhabiting the role of a cunning wife destined for divorce and an early death. Upon arrival, Yuan Shu is immediately burdened by the aftermath of the male lead's disappearance: a pregnant mistress, a thrill-seeking second brother, an imbecilic third sister, a perpetually unemployed fourth brother, and a deceitful fifth brother. These, along with the male lead's numerous enemies, present a daunting challenge. However, Yuan Shu, accustomed to nurturing successful individuals, finds the male lead's dysfunctional siblings intolerable. She resolves to reform them before considering divorce. When the male lead returns, he discovers a transformed family; his siblings are now acclaimed award winners, scholars, diplomats, and national heroes, all crediting Yuan Shu for their success. Even his former adversaries express admiration for his wife, leaving him bewildered as to why everyone seems eager to marry her.