Soul Transformation: My Husband Became a Completely Different Person After Waking Up

Xu Lianqiao is an orphan who married into the prestigious Xuanwu Marquis Mansion as the wife of Jiang Huai, the Crown Prince. The marriage was arranged by their grandfathers as a joke, but became binding when Jiang Huai’s grandfather fell gravely ill. For over a year, Xu Lianqiao endured a cold and hostile reception from her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jiang, and her sister-in-law, Jiang Xi. Jiang Huai openly favored his concubine, Lu Siqing, the daughter of his nanny, and treated Xu Lianqiao with contempt. The conflict escalated when Lu Siqing claimed to suffer stomach pain after using spices sent by Xu Lianqiao. Mrs. Jiang immediately accused Xu Lianqiao of attempting to harm the unborn child, ignoring any defense. Jiang Huai confronted Xu Lianqiao, presenting an incense stick containing musk as evidence of her guilt. Despite Xu Lianqiao’s insistence that she never touched the items and that her mother-in-law controlled all household arrangements, Jiang Huai refused to listen. He sentenced her to house arrest in a remote village, threatening her life if she did not pray for Lu Siqing’s safety. During the confrontation, Jiang Huai choked Xu Lianqiao, leaving her terrified and resolved to end the marriage.

Xu Lianqiao requested a divorce, but Jiang Huai refused, stating she could only leave through death or his son’s request. That night, Jiang Huai visited a courtesan, Yanliu, but was interrupted by news that he had collapsed after falling from his horse during a storm. He fell into a coma for three months. During this time, a wandering Taoist priest claimed Jiang Huai’s soul was lost and advised the family to pray at a temple. Xu Lianqiao lived in relative peace until Zhou Wan, her sister-in-law, informed her that Jiang Huai was waking up. Meanwhile, Ning Yuan, a general from the northwest, had also fallen into a coma after an accident. Upon waking, Ning Yuan found himself in Jiang Huai’s body. He realized he had transmigrated into the man who had mistreated the woman he had secretly loved since childhood. Eight years prior, Ning Yuan had saved Xu Lianqiao from a mudslide on Qilin Mountain, and she had fallen in love with him, though she did not know his name. When Xu Lianqiao entered the room, Ning Yuan recognized her immediately and felt a surge of emotion. He protected her from Lu Siqing, who rushed in crying about her pregnancy, and noticed the fear Xu Lianqiao held for her husband.

Ning Yuan, now inhabiting Jiang Huai’s body, sought to understand Xu Lianqiao’s suffering. He observed that she was treated poorly, wearing simple clothes while the favored concubines wore expensive garments. He learned that Mrs. Jiang blamed Xu Lianqiao for the poisoning incident and demanded punishment. Ning Yuan defended Xu Lianqiao, insisting on a thorough investigation and refusing to accept baseless accusations. He also sent fresh lotus seeds to Xu Lianqiao, knowing it was her favorite, a gesture that brought her comfort. When Xu Lianqiao mentioned reconciliation, Ning Yuan saw an opportunity. He promised to grant her a divorce in three months, allowing him time to stay by her side while ensuring her freedom. He wrote the divorce letter himself, dating it for three months later, but a magpie nearly ruined the document. Lu Siqing visited Ning Yuan, pleading for attention and accusing Xu Lianqiao of malice. Ning Yuan rebuked her, reminding her that Xu Lianqiao was the legal wife and that the matter was under investigation. Lu Siqing left in frustration, vowing to uncover the truth.

Ning Yuan ordered Xu Lianqiao to move to Cuihu Courtyard, a prestigious residence near the lake, under the guise of improving her living conditions. However, the servants executed the order during a heavy rainstorm, forcing Xu Lianqiao to move her belongings in the downpour. She arrived at the new courtyard soaked and angry, believing Jiang Huai was tormenting her. Ning Yuan, unaware of the mishap, rushed to Cuihu Courtyard after the rain stopped. He found Xu Lianqiao at the door, still upset. The story concludes with Ning Yuan attempting to explain the situation, while Xu Lianqiao remains wary of his intentions. She is unaware that the man before her is not the husband who abused her, but the savior she once loved. The narrative sets the stage for Ning Yuan to win Xu Lianqiao’s trust and uncover the conspiracy behind the poisoning, while navigating the complex politics of the Marquis Mansion.