Reborn Eldest Sister is Busy Farming

Tang Wanwan, the thirty-sixth-generation inheritor of the prestigious Jin Luban Academy and a celebrated international inventor, dies unexpectedly after a celebration and awakens in the body of a fifteen-year-old girl with the same name in Tangjia Village. The original Tang Wanwan was the eldest daughter of the marginalized third branch of the Tang family. Her father, Tang Jianfei, had been killed by bandits while escorting government salt, leaving behind a meager compensation of thirty taels of silver. This money was swiftly embezzled by Tang Wanwan’s grandmother, Granny Zhang, and her aunt, Wang Jinhua, leaving the third branch in abject poverty. The family consists of her frail mother, Chen Niangzi; her bedridden brother, Tang Wei, whose legs were permanently damaged due to lack of proper medical care; and eight-year-old twins, Tang Xiaoyi and Tang Xiaorou.

Upon waking, Tang Wanwan finds herself in the midst of a violent confrontation. Wang Jinhua, wielding a thick club, accuses Tang Wanwan of attempting to poison her son, Tang Cheng, who had fallen ill after drinking chicken soup Tang Wanwan had prepared. Wang Jinhua intends to hand the girl over to the clan elders for punishment by drowning in a pig cage, a death penalty reserved for severe crimes within the Tang family clan rules. Chen Niangzi desperately blocks the doorway to protect her daughter, enduring brutal beatings from Wang Jinhua. Tang Wanwan, initially disoriented by the influx of memories, quickly assesses the situation. Utilizing her background in judo and her sharp intellect, she defends herself, dislocating Wang Jinhua’s arm and evading further attacks with calculated precision. Her sudden change in demeanor shocks the villagers and her abusive relatives, who are unaccustomed to her previous submissiveness.

The conflict escalates when Granny Zhang arrives, siding with her daughter-in-law and demanding Tang Wanwan apologize, surrender her father’s remaining funeral money, and move the family into a dilapidated temple. Tang Wanwan refuses to be bullied any longer. She counters their threats by revealing knowledge of the family’s secrets, including the illegitimate nature of her uncle Tang Jianshu’s position as a yamen runner. She demands a formal family separation and the return of the embezzled silver. Fearing exposure and the loss of their social standing, Granny Zhang and Wang Jinhua reluctantly agree to the separation, though they leave the third branch with nothing but their lives. Tang Wanwan secures a written agreement to ensure their independence.

Following the confrontation, Tang Wanwan collapses from exhaustion and injuries. She is cared for by Liu Yujin, a wealthy and handsome young man who has secretly admired her since childhood. Liu Yujin provides her with food, medicine, and financial support, despite the village’s superstition that he is a jinx. Tang Wanwan accepts his help pragmatically, recognizing his value as an ally. Meanwhile, Chen Niangzi, devastated by the village’s boycott orchestrated by Granny Zhang, faints upon learning that no one will buy her embroidered shoes. Tang Wanwan resolves to take action, planning to gather medicinal herbs and develop new products to sustain her family. She discovers a mysterious backpack left by her father, which appears to be a treasure linked to her Jin Luban heritage, hinting at future opportunities for wealth and innovation.

Tang Wanwan’s primary goal becomes securing her family’s survival and healing her brother. She examines Tang Wei’s legs, diagnosing severe muscle atrophy and bedsores, and begins devising a treatment plan involving herbal medicine and physical therapy. She also identifies the salt crisis in the village as a critical issue, noting that the poor quality of salt is causing health problems among the villagers. Determined to rise above her circumstances, Tang Wanwan prepares to venture into the mountains, armed with tools and a small crossbow she modifies. Her journey marks the beginning of her effort to rebuild her family’s life, leveraging her modern knowledge and ancient craftsmanship to overcome the oppressive feudal structure and poverty that have plagued her branch of the family.