Second Marriage: The Abstinent Commander’s Broken Vow Leads to a Sprained Waist

Yan Xiaoyue, a video blogger specializing in intangible cultural heritage from modern times, dies in a traffic accident after helping an elderly woman cross the road. She transmigrates into the body of a woman with the same name who has just committed suicide on her wedding night. In this new reality, Yan Xiaoyue finds herself in the body of a woman who was originally the villainess in a novel she despised. The original owner, driven to despair after being rejected by the male lead, Jin Qingyang, had drugged her new husband, Jin Chao, and overdosed on the drug herself. Yan Xiaoyue wakes up to find Jin Chao, a military man with a limp, staring at her with disgust. Instead of cowering, she asserts her dominance, biting his neck and causing him to lose consciousness. She quickly realizes she is in the world of the novel, where her cousin, Yan Zhitao, is the heroine who will eventually marry Jin Qingyang after he fakes his death and returns under a different identity. The original owner had reborn on her wedding day and insisted on marrying Jin Chao, the uncle of the man she loved, to cause chaos. Yan Xiaoyue, however, has no interest in the male lead and decides to survive by using her knowledge of the plot and a mysterious silver bracelet that grants her access to a spatial dimension filled with food and resources.

On her wedding night, Yan Xiaoyue faces immediate hostility from Jin Chao’s mother, Qi Lan, who accuses her of cursing her son and attempts to kill her with an axe. Yan Xiaoyue cleverly turns the situation around, exposing Qi Lan’s aggression and forcing her to retreat. She establishes her authority within the Jin household, refusing to be bullied by her sister-in-law or the neglectful family dynamics. Jin Chao, initially cold and suspicious, begins to notice her competence and resilience. Yan Xiaoyue discovers she can summon items from her space, including cooking ingredients and medical books, which she uses to improve her circumstances. She prepares a nutritious meal for Jin Chao, claiming it will help heal his leg, and proposes a one-year trial period for their marriage before considering divorce. Jin Chao agrees, intrigued by her confidence and the promise of a cure.

Yan Xiaoyue returns to her natal family to address a crisis involving her second brother, Yan Shu, and his wife, Wang Yunyun. Wang Yunyun has run off with a crippled man named Feizi, leaving Yan Shu heartbroken and humiliated. Yan Xiaoyue confronts the couple, forces a divorce, and prevents Yan Shu from being further exploited. She also reports a local noodle shop to the police for adding opium poppies to their broth, demonstrating her sharp observation and willingness to take action. With the support of her family and Jin Chao’s financial backing, Yan Xiaoyue plans to start a business. She identifies a gap in the market for a restaurant that combines dining, drinking, and entertainment, aiming to lift her family out of poverty. Her cousin Yan Zhitao, the novel’s heroine, reappears and expresses disapproval of Jin Chao, warning Yan Xiaoyue to stay away from him. Yan Xiaoyue remains unfazed, focusing on her goals rather than the original plot.

As Yan Xiaoyue integrates into her new life, she navigates complex family relationships and societal expectations. She buys clothes and shoes for herself and Jin Chao, using her wit to negotiate prices and win over locals. She confronts Qi Lan again, who continues to harass her, but Yan Xiaoyue stands her ground, earning the respect of neighbors. She discovers that Jin Chao’s leg injury is not as severe as rumored and suspects he may be hiding something. Meanwhile, she begins to suspect that Jin Qingyang, the original male lead, may have fathered a child out of wedlock, adding another layer of intrigue to the family dynamics. Yan Xiaoyue remains determined to build a prosperous future for herself and her family, using her modern knowledge and spatial abilities to overcome obstacles. She balances her roles as a wife, sister, and entrepreneur, refusing to be defined by the novel’s original narrative. Her relationship with Jin Chao evolves from mutual suspicion to a tentative partnership, as they both navigate the challenges of their new lives together.