After Being Kicked Out of the Manor, I Changed the Dynasty by Writing Novels

Ye Yuwu, a full-time writer from the twenty-first century, transmigrates into the body of the fake eldest daughter of the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Treasuries in the Jin Dynasty. Upon waking from a car accident, she finds herself in the middle of a classic "real and fake daughter" drama. The original owner, spoiled and arrogant, had been framed by the returned biological daughter, Lin Qingqing, for pushing her into a river. Facing the wrath of her adoptive mother and the humiliation of being exposed as an impostor, the original owner attempted suicide. Ye Yuwu, however, accepts her fate with pragmatic calm. Unlike the original owner, she is indifferent to the fake family's affection and eager to leave the toxic environment. She discovers that her biological parents left her a dilapidated bookstore and a small sum of money. More importantly, she awakens a "Golden Finger"—a mental search interface that functions like a modern search engine, allowing her to query information about the ancient world.

Ye Yuwu decides to sever all ties with the Tai family. She refuses to take any of the luxury items belonging to the estate, changing into plain clothes and leaving with only her loyal maid, Huaping. When Lin Qingqing attempts to provoke her by mentioning the return of the Marquis of Wu'an, Bai Zunyue, whom the original owner had obsessively pursued, Ye Yuwu remains completely indifferent. This lack of reaction frustrates Lin Qingqing, who is accustomed to seeing the fake daughter in tears or anger. Ye Yuwu departs the mansion with dignity, declaring that she owes the family nothing, and heads to the southern district to take possession of the inherited bookstore.

The bookstore, initially named "Four Seas," is in poor condition and losing money due to competition from a rival shop across the street. Ye Yuwu renames it "Zhizhi Bookstore" and, using her modern business acumen, identifies a gap in the market: the lack of entertainment literature for women. She decides to publish a periodical featuring short stories and serialized novels, targeting the female demographic that is often ignored by traditional publishers. She recruits local scholars, including a poor student named Guan Yan, by offering high payment for manuscripts written in accessible vernacular language rather than obscure classical styles. Ye Yuwu herself writes a serialized romance titled "The Overbearing Prince Falls for the Little Maidservant," a trope popular in her previous life, which captivates her copyists and early readers.

To promote the first issue, Ye Yuwu employs creative marketing strategies, including distributing flyers near the Imperial Academy and using mascot costumes to attract crowds. The book, titled "Between a Square Inch," becomes an instant hit due to its engaging plots and unique cover design featuring illustrations drawn by Ye Yuwu. The story gains traction among both commoners and nobility. Unbeknownst to Ye Yuwu, a servant buys a copy for his master, Bai Zunyue, the very Marquis the original owner had chased. Bai Zunyue, who had previously despised the fake daughter's persistent advances, finds himself intrigued by the book after giving it to his sister, Bai Zunxing. The sister becomes addicted to the story, particularly the dynamic between the fastidious prince and the spirited maidservant, noting similarities between the fictional prince and her own brother's personality.

As Ye Yuwu establishes her business, she encounters various challenges, including the need to manage finances carefully and the constant threat of sabotage from the rival bookstore. She also befriends Zhang Ruyan, a talented female writer who faces discrimination because of her gender, providing her with a safe space to work and publish. The narrative sets the stage for future intersections between Ye Yuwu's new life and the powerful figures of the Jin Dynasty, particularly Bai Zunyue, whose interest in her work may lead to unexpected encounters. Ye Yuwu's journey transforms her from an expelled noble daughter into a successful publisher, leveraging her modern knowledge to carve out a niche in ancient society while maintaining her independence and dignity.