What is happiness? Su Xinyan thought she was happy every moment of every day. Her father was a minister, her brother a general, her maternal grandfather a marquis, and the current empress was her aunt. Though her mother died young, all these people cherished her.
What is intelligence? Though Su Xinyan was only a woman, she could win the people's recognition and affection with her wisdom, bringing honor to her country. She would secure the world for the one she loved, even if her hands were stained with blood.
What is foolishness? Only after it was too late did Su Xinyan realize that she had entrusted her life to the wrong person. Not only had she thrown her own life away, she had also led her brother and maternal grandfather's family down the road to death. Only as she lay dying did she learn that she had been unable to beat her rivals simply because they were her younger half-sisters.
What is good fortune? Su Xinyan had only just been sent on her way to the underworld when she opened her eyes and found herself back at the age before marriage. Since she had been unable to beat others in her previous life, this time she would take responsibility for herself and those around her: she was determined to come out on top.
In both her past and present lives, her favorite trick is to play the pig to eat the tiger. She bullied people too little in her previous life, so in this one, she'll let herself play the part to her heart's content.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
If you want to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger, why not just become a pig? I like being a pig so much.
Commentary on Chapter 2: The Emergence of the Demon Star in "The Rebirth of the Talented Woman in the Prosperous Age" written by Xianyang.
Commentary on Chapter 54: The Army Arrives in Beijing in "The Rebirth of a Talented Woman in a Prosperous Age" written by Xianyang.