After Transmigrating into a Book, I Just Want to Be a Spoiled Wife

Mi Yao, a modern screenwriter, dies from overwork and transmigrates into the body of the original host in a male-oriented power fantasy novel titled The Overlord. The original host, known as the Number One Beauty of Jiangnan, is forced into a marriage with Xiao Chu, a ruthless military commander who adopted no noble lineage but rose through brutal warfare. Mi Yao’s primary goal is not to change the tragic plot but to survive by becoming a passive, pampered trophy wife who interferes with no one. She spends her days indulging in elaborate skincare routines, resting, and avoiding the original host’s fatal mistakes, which included conspiring to elope with a penniless scholar named Huan Guanbin and later torturing Xiao Chu’s children to death.

Half a year after transmigrating, Mi Yao’s transformation from a vain socialite to a serene, beauty-obsessed recluse has drawn the attention of her half-sister, Yu Xiu. Yu Xiu, a low-status concubine-born girl who serves as Mi Yao’s devoted attendant, harbors secret ambitions to win Xiao Chu’s favor. When Huan Guanbin, still infatuated with the original host’s memory of her, orchestrates an abduction plan with Yu Xiu’s complicity, Mi Yao is forcibly taken from her journey to Shu. She is held in a filthy carriage and later an ox cart, enduring cold and discomfort while Huan Guanbin weeps and pleads for her affection. Mi Yao, disgusted by his poverty and incompetence, coldly rejects him, stating she despises his lack of talent and status.

Just as Huan Guanbin’s plan seems to stall, Xiao Chu arrives with his Jiannan army, having tracked Mi Yao down within a single day. He reveals he was already in Jingzhou, using the abduction as a pretext to consolidate power. Confronted with the brutal military commander, Mi Yao immediately shifts tactics. She publicly declares her gratitude to Xiao Chu, calling him her savior and praising his majesty, while ignoring Huan Guanbin’s pleas. Xiao Chu, amused by her sudden change in demeanor, orders Huan Guanbin’s face to be slashed, leaving the scholar wailing in agony. Mi Yao faints from the shock and cold, waking up days later in a secluded residence under Xiao Chu’s watch.

During her recovery, Mi Yao asserts her dominance over the neglectful household staff, demanding proper care and fine food. When Xiao Chu visits, she plays the role of a delicate, spoiled beauty who requires constant nurturing, successfully appealing to his desire for a pristine possession. She negotiates for her servants to accompany her and ensures her comfort during the journey to Yi Zhou. Upon arrival at Xiao Manor, she is greeted by Xiao Chu’s three young children: Xiao Yi, Xiao Liang, and the toddler Xiao Shan. Unlike the original host, Mi Yao treats the children with mild patience, offering them snacks and allowing Xiao Shan to cling to her without anger.

Yu Xiu, now separated from Mi Yao’s immediate protection, fears being discarded and begs for forgiveness, promising absolute loyalty. Mi Yao accepts her service but warns her against any attempt to seduce Xiao Chu. Meanwhile, Xiao Chu remains suspicious of Mi Yao’s sudden transformation, ordering his subordinates to reinvestigate her background to determine if she is truly the daughter of the Yu family or an imposter. Despite his suspicions, he finds her compliance and beauty pleasing, viewing her as a valuable asset to marry for political gain rather than love. Mi Yao, focused solely on her luxurious lifestyle, remains unaware of the political undercurrents, content to be a decorative wife as long as her comfort is maintained.