My Husband is a Love-Brained Person (Female Superior)

Shi Ruyi, the Crown Princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, dies in a damp prison after being betrayed by her younger sister, Shi Ronglan, and her husband, Su Linjing. In her final moments, she witnesses their affectionate reunion, realizing she was merely a pawn in their schemes. Upon waking, she discovers she has been reborn to her eighteenth year, back in her Princess Residence before the tragedies unfolded. The physical scars of her torture are gone, and her maid, Guyu, is alive and well. Shi Ruyi realizes she has been given a second chance to rewrite her fate and avenge herself against those who destroyed her.

In her previous life, Shi Ruyi had been blindly devoted to Su Linjing, ignoring his true nature and the warnings of her mysterious mentor, known only as "Master." Now, with clear eyes, she recognizes Su Linjing for the hypocrite he is. When news arrives that Su Linjing has been detained by her guard captain for insulting her, she does not rush to free him as she did before. Instead, she calmly interrogates him and learns that he publicly mocked her, claiming she would follow him like a servant simply because he saved her life once. Enraged by his arrogance and ingratitude, Shi Ruyi orders him to be beaten thirty times. She shows no mercy, viewing his suffering as a necessary lesson. Su Linjing is carried back to the Prime Minister's residence, humiliated and injured, marking the first break in their previously close relationship.

Seeking clarity and perhaps spiritual guidance, Shi Ruyi visits Lingruo Temple. There, she encounters Wen Youan, the pampered son of General Wen. Unlike Su Linjing, Wen Youan is straightforward and vibrant. He spots Shi Ruyi in the peach blossom grove and is instantly captivated by her. Despite her attempts to avoid him, he declares his intention to marry her. His mother, General Wen, strongly opposes the match, knowing the dangers of entangling her son with the royal family and the ongoing political struggles. She confines Wen Youan to his courtyard, but he escapes to see Shi Ruyi again, injuring his ankle in the process. He persists in his pursuit, ignoring her polite rejections and claiming he likes her, which only strengthens her resolve to keep him at a distance.

Shi Ruyi attends a banquet at the Lin Residence, where she reconnects with Lin Yuan, the minister's daughter. Lin Yuan has suffered under the neglect of her stepfather and the favoritism shown to her younger half-sister. Shi Ruyi offers Lin Yuan an alliance, revealing the affair between Lin Yuan's mother and another man, which caused her father's tragic death. Lin Yuan agrees to help Shi Ruyi dismantle the corrupt influences around her, particularly the Third Princess and her faction. At the banquet, Wen Youan appears and clumsily tries to get close to Shi Ruyi in front of everyone, including Su Linjing. Su Linjing watches with jealousy and confusion, unable to understand why Shi Ruyi is suddenly interacting with another man. Wen Youan's persistent affection creates tension, but Shi Ruyi remains cold and distant, refusing to give him any hope.

After the banquet, Wen Youan follows Shi Ruyi to her residence, continuing his pursuit. He asks if she likes Su Linjing, and when she denies any familiarity with him, Wen Youan interprets this as a sign that he still has a chance. He returns home, where his mother, Wen Qing, finally relents after seeing him fall ill from depression. She allows him to visit Shi Ruyi, hoping to dissuade him. Shi Ruyi visits the General's residence, pretending to be unwell and wearing plain clothes to discourage Wen Youan. However, he misinterprets her actions as signs of affection. Throughout these interactions, Shi Ruyi remains focused on her ultimate goal: exposing the Third Princess's conspiracy and clearing her own name. She continues to communicate with her Master, sending letters that vanish mysteriously, maintaining her alliance with this powerful but unseen figure.

The story follows Shi Ruyi as she navigates the treacherous court politics, balancing her new alliances with Lin Yuan and her strategic avoidance of Wen Youan's advances. She begins to dismantle the networks that supported her sister and Su Linjing, using her position as Crown Princess to regain control. Meanwhile, Wen Youan remains steadfast in his pursuit, unaware that Shi Ruyi's kindness is merely a tactic to manage him without causing offense. The narrative sets the stage for a complex web of revenge, political maneuvering, and unexpected romantic entanglements, as Shi Ruyi works to ensure that her past tragedies never repeat themselves.