Spring Fills the Capital

Jiang Yixi, the second daughter of the declining Marquis of Wuxiang, awakens after a fall into a lake at a Peach Blossom Banquet to find herself fifteen years old, three days before her rebirth. In her previous life, she had married into the prestigious Duke of Chengguo estate, only to endure years of abuse, be framed for an adulterous affair with her husband's blind elder brother, Meng Cimo, and die in a convent. Having relived that tragic existence, she resolves to change her fate and avoid the disastrous marriage that ruined her life.

The Jiang family, desperate to restore its fading glory, had hoped Jiang Yixi's accidental fall with Meng Ciyu, the third young master, would lead to a marriage alliance. However, the Duke and Duchess of Chengguo resent the incident and initially refuse to engage. Jiang Yixi, aware of the family's political vulnerabilities and the hidden dangers surrounding the Meng family, decides to manipulate the situation. She claims her father appeared in a dream to warn of a calamity if the marriage proceeds, predicting that the Marquis would slip and fall in the rain, an event that comes true and convinces her grandmother to take her prophecy seriously.

When the Duke and Duchess of Chengguo arrive the next day to propose the marriage under the old Duke's orders, Jiang Yixi firmly refuses, citing her desire not to burden the Meng family and her lack of ambition to climb socially. Her refusal surprises everyone, including her own family, who had hoped for the alliance. The Duke and Duchess leave satisfied, believing the Jiang family shares their reluctance. Jiang Yixi successfully avoids the marriage, securing her freedom from a fate that would have led to her destruction.

Following the incident, Jiang Yixi is sent to her mother's former estate, Hu Estate, in the western suburbs to lay low. There, she plans to live independently, protect her younger brother Jiang Xun from the neglect they suffered in their previous life, and seek out Old Doctor Shen to learn medicine. Her ultimate goal is to cure Meng Cimo's blindness, which she believes is caused by a brain injury rather than eye damage, and to prevent the tragic events that led to his death. She also intends to build a relationship with Li Zhenbao, a noble girl practicing asceticism at a nearby nunnery, to secure future allies.

At Hu Estate, Jiang Yixi brings along loyal servants and Silly Girl, a strong and simple maid who can serve as protection. She reconnects with her brother, mending their strained relationship and encouraging him to study and pursue a military career. Jiang Yixi's actions demonstrate her growth and determination to live a different life, one where she can protect those she cares about and uncover the truths behind the suffering she endured in her past life.

The story follows Jiang Yixi as she navigates the complex social landscape of the Jinhe Dynasty, using her foreknowledge to avoid pitfalls and secure her future. Her journey involves balancing family obligations with her personal goals, all while preparing for the challenges that lie ahead. By rejecting the marriage and establishing her independence, Jiang Yixi sets the stage for a new chapter in her life, one where she can rewrite her destiny and potentially save those who suffered in her previous existence.