Chu Mingtan transmigrates into the role of the newly arrived second wife of the Duke of Dingguo. Her husband is Fu Ciyuan, the powerful, stern, and rigid Duke of Dingguo. According to Great Yan customs, a second wife must serve her parents-in-law, curry favor with her sisters-in-law, and tread carefully. Chu Mingtan: What a joke. I’m not serving anyone! When her mother-in-law lays down rules and makes her stand as punishment, she pretends to faint straight into Fu Ciyuan’s arms. “Husband, I’m so delicate I can’t even take care of myself.” When her sisters-in-law secretly trip her up, she flips the table in front of everyone. “I can’t live like this. We’re splitting up the family!” When her sister-in-law makes snide remarks, she slaps her back. “An elder sister-in-law is like a mother. I’ll teach you manners on your mother’s behalf.” The whole capital waits to see this fussy second wife thrown out, but no one expects the cold-faced minister, feared by all, not only to keep her but to spoil her rotten. At first, Fu Ciyuan thinks he’s married a mere ornament. Later, he discovers that this ornament has thorns and is dangerously alluring. When people come to complain, Fu Ciyuan says coldly, “My wife is delicate. Don’t upset her.” Everyone: ??? Delicate? She could knock out a bull with one punch!
