Xia Zhiwan lived a tragic life consumed by a misguided love for Lu Zeming, a man who claimed to be her savior. Blind to the truth, she rejected her devoted husband, Li Xiaohan, who loved her since they met when she was sixteen. Her obsession led her to repeatedly attempt suicide and endure manipulation by Lu Zeming and his accomplice, Zhu Lili. The torture culminated on a cruise ship where Xia Zhiwan, her legs broken and throat corroded by acid, watched Li Xiaohan stab himself to save her before they both perished in the sinking ship. In her final moments, she realized Li Xiaohan was the one who had truly saved her years ago, not Lu Zeming.
Xia Zhiwan awakened to find herself reborn, back in time to when she had first been confined to Wanhan Court after marriage. Her legs were intact, her voice restored, and Li Xiaohan was still alive. Initially believing herself to be a ghost, she soon confirmed she had returned to the past. Overwhelmed with regret and love, she resolved to make amends and protect the man who had died for her. Her first act was to reach out to Li Xiaohan, who stood outside her locked room, expecting her usual rejection. Instead, she took his hand and confessed her changed feelings, though he remained skeptical, believing she was plotting another escape to see Lu Zeming.
Despite his coldness, Xia Zhiwan persisted, caring for his insomnia by requesting millet and oat porridge from Aunt Wang, the household caretaker. When Li Xiaohan returned home, she welcomed him warmly, expressing how lonely she felt without him. Her genuine affection gradually softened his defenses. That night, they shared an intimate moment, and Xia Zhiwan willingly gave him her first time, symbolizing her complete commitment. The next morning, when Lu Zeming called, she harshly rebuked him, declaring her loyalty to Li Xiaohan and cutting all ties with her former obsession.
Meanwhile, threats emerged within Wanhan Court. Zhu Lili, the daughter of the head butler, harbored ambitions to become Li Xiaohan’s mistress. She bullied staff and attempted to sabotage Xia Zhiwan, once throwing hot soup at her. Li Xiaohan intervened, protecting Xia Zhiwan and exposing Zhu Lili’s inappropriate intentions when he discovered she had brought intimate clothing to the estate. The confrontation escalated when Zhu Lili attacked Xia Zhiwan with a hairpin, but Li Xiaohan caught her and threw her aside. In the struggle, Zhu Lili impaled herself on the hairpin, dying instantly. Li Xiaohan suffered a minor hand injury protecting Xia Zhiwan, whom he comforted as they retreated upstairs.
Xia Zhiwan tended to Li Xiaohan’s wound with gentle care, reinforcing her devotion. Their relationship deepened as she openly expressed her love, calling him “husband” and promising to stay by his side. Li Xiaohan, though still cautious, began to believe her transformation was genuine. He allowed her more freedom within the estate, and she continued to nurture their bond through acts of kindness and affection. The story follows Xia Zhiwan’s journey to rebuild trust, heal past wounds, and secure a future with Li Xiaohan, while navigating lingering dangers from those who sought to destroy their happiness.
