After My Rebirth, the Rough-Heeled Husband I Seduced Possesses Power Over the Entire Imperial Court

Ye Yao dies in her previous life, betrayed and murdered by her husband, Xie Moyan, and her stepsister, Ye Hanzhu, who watches her execution. Upon waking, she discovers she has been reborn into her younger self on her wedding night. However, the circumstances have shifted drastically; instead of marrying the scholarly but cruel Xie Moyan as she did before, she is now wed to his younger brother, Xie Hanshuo. Xie Hanshuo is a rugged, illiterate hunter who is deeply resentful because he believes Ye Yao only married him out of obligation and still desires his brother. The wedding night ends in disaster when Ye Yao, confused and terrified by the sudden change, bites and pushes him away, causing him to flee to the cowshed in humiliation.

Ye Yao quickly realizes that her past life was built on exploitation. In her previous timeline, she worked herself to death supporting Xie Moyan’s education and health, only to be discarded once he achieved power. In this new life, she recognizes that Xie Hanshuo is the family’s true provider, yet he is manipulated by their mother, Madam Wang, who favors the sickly eldest son. Determined to change her fate, Ye Yao resolves to keep Xie Hanshuo from running away, which he did in her past life, leaving her a neglected widow. She actively pursues him, coaxing him back to the bedroom and attempting to build a genuine partnership, despite his stubborn resistance and belief that she despises him.

The conflict intensifies when Ye Hanzhu, also reborn, attempts to replicate her past success by ensuring she marries Xie Moyan. She underestimates Ye Yao, who now possesses decades of experience and strategic acumen. During the traditional return visit to her parents' home, Ye Hanzhu expects Ye Yao to suffer humiliation because Xie Hanshuo initially fails to accompany her. However, Xie Hanshuo appears with generous gifts of wild game, publicly shaming Xie Moyan’s meager offering of eggs and a hand-copied book. This act triggers a confrontation with Madam Wang, who accuses Xie Hanshuo of selfishness and curses Ye Yao. Ye Yao counters by exposing the family’s favoritism and the fact that Xie Hanshuo’s earnings have sustained them for years, turning the neighbors’ sympathy against Madam Wang.

Following the public dispute, Xie Hanshuo proposes splitting the household to protect Ye Yao from their mother’s abuse. Ye Yao persuades him to stay but insists on taking control of his finances to prevent further exploitation. She reveals her plan to start a business, aiming for financial independence that neither sister had in their previous lives. Meanwhile, Xie Moyan and Ye Hanzhu begin to face the consequences of their past actions; Xie Moyan’s hidden cruelty and incompetence start to surface, causing Ye Hanzhu distress. Ye Yao navigates these domestic intrigues with cold efficiency, forcing Ye Hanzhu into menial labor and securing her own position within the family. As she works to win Xie Hanshuo’s trust and love, she also prepares to dismantle the false narrative of Xie Moyan’s brilliance, ensuring that this time, the family’s rise depends on her and her husband’s efforts rather than her labor being stolen.