Reborn Noble Daughter: The Regent’s Wife is Abusing Scum Again

Gu Nanyin lived a tragic life defined by betrayal and blindness. As the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, she was raised with affection from her mother but manipulated by her father, Gu Yuanyao, who valued her maternal family’s political influence over her well-being. Her stepmother, Concubine Yun, and her half-sister, Gu Qinglian, posed as loving family members while secretly harboring deep resentment toward Gu Nanyin’s superior status. Throughout her youth, Gu Nanyin doted on Qinglian, granting her every wish, and fell in love with Fang Xuan, a poor scholar she believed to be sincere. However, she harbored a deep contempt for Yuan Jue, the powerful Regent of the Inky Moon Kingdom, whom her father had forced her to marry. In her final days, Qinglian and the Crown Prince captured Gu Nanyin, using her as leverage to force Yuan Jue to commit suicide. Before dying, Yuan Jue revealed he had known all along that she was his father’s spy but chose to protect her happiness regardless. Heartbroken and remorseful, Gu Nanyin took her own life, vowing never to let go of Yuan Jue in her next life.

Gu Nanyin awoke to find herself reborn a year earlier, just after surviving an incident where Qinglian had pushed her into a freezing pond. Realizing she had been given a second chance, she immediately recognized the true nature of those around her. Her first act of retribution was to publicly punish Qinglian for the attempted murder, administering twenty strokes of the cane and exposing her cruelty in front of their father. She then ordered the return of all precious gifts Qinglian had stolen over the years, stripping the concubine’s household of its ill-gotten wealth and forcing them to relocate to a desolate courtyard. Gu Nanyin also confronted her father, Gu Yuanyao, dismantling his attempts at emotional manipulation by reminding him of his reliance on her maternal family’s power. She refused to yield to his demands for forgiveness, establishing a new dynamic where she held the authority within the household.

Her transformation extended to her romantic life as well. When Fang Xuan visited, seeking to exploit her affection for his own career advancement, Gu Nanyin publicly humiliated him. She exposed his unfilial behavior toward his blind mother and his incompetence as a low-ranking official, rejecting his advances and cutting him off completely. She resolved to watch him fail slowly, denying him the satisfaction of her support. Meanwhile, her relationship with Yuan Jue underwent a profound shift. No longer fearing or despising him, she actively sought his company. She visited the Regent’s residence, where he had secretly prepared a courtyard filled with her favorite osmanthus trees and luxuries. Their interactions grew intimate, with Yuan Jue serving her meals and accompanying her, his cold exterior melting under her genuine affection. Gu Nanyin confessed her feelings, promising to marry only him, and shared her first kiss with him in the carriage on her way home.

As Gu Nanyin navigated her new life, she also strengthened her bonds with her maternal family. Her grandfather, the Prime Minister, and her uncle, General Su, expressed their protective instincts after hearing of her near-assault by Wei Linger, the daughter of a local Commandant. Gu Nanyin handled the incident with cold efficiency, forcing Wei Linger to kowtow in the mud as punishment for her arrogance. She also visited Baohua Temple, where the mysterious Master Xuankong recognized her unique fate, hinting at her rebirth and encouraging her to seek justice for her past sufferings rather than suppressing her hatred. With her family’s backing and Yuan Jue’s unwavering support, Gu Nanyin began to dismantle the networks of her enemies. She secured her position against her father’s political maneuvering, which involved aligning with the Crown Prince, and prepared to face the larger threats that had led to her death in her previous life. The story concludes with Gu Nanyin fully committed to protecting her loved ones and ensuring that Yuan Jue never again suffers the fate she witnessed in her past life.