70s Military Marriage: The Army Wife Goes Crazy Online After Being Bullied by Thousands

Jiang Ci, a medical PhD from the modern era, transmigrates into a 1970s novel as a cannon-fodder character with the same name. The original Jiang Ci was the biological daughter of factory worker Jiang Weimin and nurse Li Chunhua, but had been secretly switched at birth by her mother. Raised as a servant in her own home, she was abused and exploited until her sister, Jiang Fei, conspired with a factory director to rape her. After the assault, Jiang Ci’s adoptive parents beat her unconscious, locked her in a cellar, and starved her to death, selling her baby to live off the money sent by her military husband, Gu Jinghuai. Upon waking in the body, Jiang Ci finds herself in a cave after escaping a similar assault. Recognizing the rapist as the same man who attacked the original owner, she brutally castrates him with a fruit knife to ensure he can never harm another woman. She then returns to her natal home, where she confronts her abusive family, forcing Jiang Fei to confess to the conspiracy. Jiang Ci refuses to remain submissive, physically dominating her mother and sister to establish her authority.

Realizing the danger of staying, Jiang Ci packs her belongings, including all the family’s money and supplies, which she stores in a mysterious space she possesses. She moves into her husband’s apartment, leaving her natal family in disarray. Her father, Jiang Weimin, attempts to punish her but is outsmarted and beaten by Jiang Ci, who then ties him to a pole outside her home. Meanwhile, Jiang Fei and her mother face consequences from Director Sun’s wife, Bai Niu’er, who attacks Jiang Fei in the hospital after discovering Sun’s castration. Sun himself refuses to press charges to avoid scandal, leaving Jiang Fei and her family vulnerable. Jiang Ci begins to rebuild her life, receiving food parcels from her in-laws and hiring her younger brother, Jiang Yaozu, to help with childcare and chores. She also encounters Zhao Qing, a gossipy neighbor who resents her, and successfully repels Zhao Qing’s attempts to sabotage her reputation.

The narrative shifts when Gu Jinghuai returns from the border on leave. Unbeknownst to Jiang Ci, Gu Jinghuai is actually Ye Xiuwen, the cold and authoritarian older brother of her wealthy ex-boyfriend, who also transmigrated into the novel. Ye Xiuwen originally intended to divorce the original owner’s wife and return to his own life, but upon seeing Jiang Ci, he recognizes her as his brother’s former girlfriend. This revelation complicates his plans, as he cannot divorce a woman who shares the identity of someone he knows. Jiang Ci, unaware of his true identity, views him as a handsome but cold stranger and considers divorce once her situation stabilizes. Ye Xiuwen, however, becomes intrigued by her modern mindset and resilience, observing how she handles her abusive family and raises their daughter, Tiantian. The story follows Jiang Ci’s efforts to secure her independence, expose her family’s crimes, and navigate her unexpected marriage to a man who is both her husband and a stranger from another world.

As Jiang Ci settles into her new life, she faces ongoing threats from her natal family, who seek revenge for their humiliations. Jiang Yaozu provides crucial information about the family’s hidden wealth and corrupt activities, which Jiang Ci plans to use against them. She also begins to connect with her biological parents, sending them letters to establish contact. The political climate of the 1970s adds tension, with rumors of purges and sent-down youth programs looming over the characters. Jiang Ci’s medical knowledge becomes an asset, allowing her to navigate the era’s limited healthcare resources. Meanwhile, Ye Xiuwen struggles with his conflicting duties as a soldier and his growing attachment to Jiang Ci. He observes her interactions with her family and neighbors, noting her sharp wit and refusal to be bullied. The story builds toward a confrontation where Jiang Ci plans to reclaim her stolen life and punish those who wronged her, while Ye Xiuwen must decide whether to uphold his original plan of divorce or embrace his new reality. The narrative explores themes of survival, justice, and the complexities of identity in a transformed world.