The Amnesiac Crown Prince Finds a Husband for His Little Sister… and Jealously Loses His Mind

Jiang He transmigrates into the body of a vicious supporting character in a novel, waking up in an intimate situation with Xie Zhao, a man she has just been forced to marry. Xie Zhao is a amnesiac Imperial Grandson who was rescued by Jiang He’s father after being ambushed and falling from a cliff. The original Jiang He had manipulated the dying wishes of her father to bind Xie Zhao to her through marriage, despite his lack of romantic feelings and his noble status which made him unsuitable for a merchant’s daughter. Jiang He is acutely aware of the original plot: Xie Zhao will eventually recover his memories, return to the capital, and leave her. The original Jiang He, unable to accept this, becomes increasingly hostile and controlling, leading to a divorce and her eventual brutal assassination by enemies she made in the capital.

Seeking to avoid this tragic fate, Jiang He confesses her deception to Xie Zhao at her father’s grave. She reveals that she fabricated the dying wish out of fear of being abandoned alone. To her surprise, Xie Zhao already knew the truth; his adoptive father had intended for him to protect Jiang He as a sworn brother and help her find a suitable husband. Xie Zhao agrees to maintain the marriage facade for now, not out of love, but out of a sense of duty and gratitude to the Jiang family. Their relationship shifts from hostile spouses to a more comfortable, sibling-like dynamic, with Xie Zhao referring to himself as her "Big Brother" to establish clear boundaries.

With the Jiang family’s wealth depleted by medical bills and funeral costs, Jiang He and Xie Zhao face severe poverty. Jiang He discovers her father’s hidden account books, revealing outstanding debts owed to the family, including a significant sum from a merchant in Liang City. She plans to use this capital to restart the family business, specifically aiming to enter the textile trade by implementing standardized quality controls and advance payments to local weavers. However, they lack the funds for travel. Xie Zhao, working as a laborer at a construction site, takes on dangerous work installing a main roof beam to earn a substantial bonus, which he successfully secures despite the risks.

As they navigate their new reality, Xie Zhao begins to subtly introduce Jiang He to Lu Changgeng, a kind and educated fellow worker who is preparing for civil service examinations. Xie Zhao, honoring his adoptive father’s wish, hopes to find a suitable husband for Jiang He before his own memories return and he departs. Jiang He, focused on her business ambitions and survival, remains unaware of his matchmaking intentions. The story follows their daily struggles, the gradual rebuilding of their lives, and the evolving bond between them as they rely on each other for support in a hostile world, all while the clock ticks toward Xie Zhao’s inevitable recovery and departure.