After dying in ancient times from a “cesarean section,” Yang Guifei transmigrates to the modern world and discovers she has become a single mother who has been divorced, separated from her child, and saddled with debt. To pay off what she owes and regain custody, she embarks on a series of heartwarming, inspiring, and often hilarious “career reboots.” With her talents and intelligence, she repeatedly foils the schemes of her ex-husband and his mistress. With the help of Xiao Yi and others, she transforms from an ancient imperial consort into a top modern livestreamer, starts a company and a foundation, and makes a triumphant comeback. Her contractual relationship with Xiao Yi, the witty and devoted only son of a tycoon, develops into true love. They unexpectedly discover that they were childhood sweethearts who had been searching for each other for twenty years, soulmates bound together for a thousand years. In the end, they join hands to uncover the prophecy across time in The Book of Strange Fate and fulfill the fated pact between their twin souls.
This novel promotes the positive values of “women’s independence and the pursuit of self-fulfillment.” Blending an “ancient-style exterior with a modern core,” it uses the extreme contrast between a consort’s status and her modern predicament to create comedic charm. It builds a maze of emotions through multiple storylines, strengthens emotional resonance through destiny, and wraps real-world issues in fantasy. Through comedy, it tells a story with a tragic core, ultimately exploring the philosophy of “the essence of happiness” within the framework of the fate-bound “twin souls.” It conveys the central theme that “happiness equals a sense of worth plus a sense of belonging,” and highlights the importance of women achieving self-fulfillment, personal growth, and financial independence. The twin-soul premise conveys that “true love is a meeting of souls,” while the duty of protecting one another across time elevates the positive message that “happiness comes from shouldering your responsibilities.”
