The Lucky Little Wife of the '70s: The Soldier King Rises Through Mind Reading

Jiang Yao is a tomb-raiding specialist from the modern era who transmigrates into the body of a woman with the same name in 1970s Northwest China. The original Jiang Yao had died of fever after years of exploitation by her greedy family and the Qin household. Upon waking, Jiang Yao finds herself in an interrogation room at a military district, accused of grave robbing on Niuwei Mountain. She casually claims she was digging up her husband, Qin Mu, who supposedly died in action three years prior. Her only ally is Xiao Hei, a tomb-raiding system manifested as a black panther, which provides her with spatial storage and technical support.

Qin Mu, the regiment commander, enters the interrogation room and recognizes the name. He discovers that Jiang Yao is indeed his legally married wife, though they have never met. Shocked to find her alive and bold, he releases her and takes her to meet his grandmother, Song Yulan, who raised him after his parents died. The reunion is tense; Qin Mu is stoic and suspicious, while Jiang Yao is internally panicking about her grave-robbing confession but outwardly playing the role of a devoted, if somewhat clumsy, daughter-in-law. She moves into the military compound with Song Yulan, navigating the complex social dynamics of the officers' wives.

The couple's relationship begins to thaw through domestic interactions. Qin Mu, initially cold, gradually shows care by buying household goods, helping with chores, and protecting Jiang Yao from gossip. Jiang Yao, in turn, uses her modern knowledge and system abilities to improve their living conditions, learning to cook and manage the household. She also discovers that Qin Mu can hear her internal monologue, leading to awkward and humorous moments as she tries to hide her true thoughts about his attractiveness and their intimate future.

Simultaneously, a subplot involving espionage unfolds. Jiang Yao encounters enemy agents digging tunnels on Niuwei Mountain while sneaking out for tomb-raiding. She neutralizes them and retrieves documents revealing a plot to steal rare metals for weapon modification. She passes this information to Qin Mu, who leads a successful operation to dismantle the spy ring. This act earns her merit in the military's eyes and solidifies Qin Mu's trust in her, though he remains unaware of her tomb-raiding activities.

Conflict arises from Lin Shu, a woman who harbors unrequited feelings for Qin Mu. She had intercepted his military salary for three years and forged a will attempting to disinherit his grandmother. Qin Mu confronts her family, recovers the stolen money and coupons, and forces a public apology. Lin Shu is disciplined and removed from the compound, eliminating a major threat to Jiang Yao's position.

As the story progresses, Jiang Yao balances her dual life as a military wife and a secret tomb raider. She uses her earnings to support her family and plans for the future, including opening a business after the economic reforms. Qin Mu becomes increasingly affectionate, expressing his care through actions rather than words. The narrative ends with the couple growing closer, Jiang Yao integrating into the Qin family, and both preparing to face future challenges together, whether from external enemies or internal family dynamics.