Transmigration: The Daily Life of Madam Xu in Changshan County

Xu Anyan, a modern woman who had spent the night drinking with her best friend, wakes up in an unfamiliar body with a splitting headache. Instead of her own apartment, she finds herself in a dilapidated room in Changshan County of the Jin'an Kingdom, lying on a brick kang bed with a bandage on her forehead. A harsh man, identified as her husband Jiang Huan, tells her to behave or return to her parents' home before leaving abruptly. Confused and disoriented, Xu Anyan faints again, only to wake with the memories of the original owner flooding her mind. She realizes she has transmigrated into the body of a woman who shares her name, a notorious troublemaker known for her spoiled temper and laziness.

The original Xu Anyan had married Jiang Huan, a constable who recently rose to the position of chief constable, after falling for him at first sight. Her parents had fabricated a virtuous reputation to secure the match, hiding their daughter's true nature. Since the wedding, the original owner had revealed her arrogance, refusing to work or care for the household. She had squandered her dowry and neglected their three-year-old twin sons, Dabao and Xiaobao, leaving them underfed and poorly dressed. Jiang Huan, bound by duty and the children, had endured the behavior, hoping she would change after becoming a mother. Instead, the situation worsened, leading to constant conflicts and the current incident where she injured herself while chasing a crowd to buy rouge.

Now inhabiting this difficult life, Xu Anyan faces immediate challenges. She is poor, married, and a mother to twins she never wanted, a stark contrast to her previous independent life. Her physical injuries limit her mobility, and her financial resources are nearly exhausted. With Jiang Huan away on official business, she relies on Aunt Wu, a kind neighbor, for support. Aunt Wu has been caring for the twins and feeding Xu Anyan, noticing the drastic change in the woman's behavior. Xu Anyan accepts the help gracefully, drinking bitter medicine without complaint and expressing gratitude, which confuses and relieves her neighbor.

As Xu Anyan recovers, she takes charge of her new reality. She cleans the cramped courtyard, organizes the disordered cabinets, and tends to the twins with a patience the original owner never possessed. She buys them new clothes, cooks simple meals, and ensures they are fed properly. The twins, accustomed to their mother's neglect, are initially wary but gradually warm up to her kindness. Xu Anyan recognizes the need to become self-sufficient, as Jiang Huan's salary is insufficient to support the family comfortably. She explores the local markets, observing the bustling West Street and Seven-Li Street to identify business opportunities.

Discovering a gap in the market for sugar-coated hawthorn balls, a snack not currently sold in the area, Xu Anyan decides to start a small business. She purchases hawthorns from an elderly vendor and begins preparing the ingredients in her kitchen. Despite her injured arm, she manages to wash and dry the fruit, rendering pork fat for cooking. Her determination to provide for her family and build a stable life marks a significant turning point. She balances her entrepreneurial ambitions with maternal duties, seeking to transform her reputation and secure a better future for herself and her children in this ancient world.