After transmigrating into a book, Lu Dang, the sixth princess of the Dragon King's Palace in the Eastern Sea, becomes a cannon-fodder supporting character who is wanted by the authorities.
A kind but poverty-stricken scholar takes her home. Moved by his kindness, Lu Dang gives herself to him and happily becomes a stepmother.
Who could have guessed that this down-and-out man would grow up to be the upright Imperial Preceptor who dies the most tragic death of all?
The man is peerlessly charming, and Lu Dang's heart flutters under his spell. "Husband, you can focus on looking beautiful. I'll earn money and support the family!"
From then on, she sets off down an irreversible path of unparalleled medical skills, farming her way to wealth, and raising kids while getting rid of scoundrels.
The neglected Imperial Preceptor isn't happy about it. Once the others have cleared out and the door is shut, he pins Lu Dang against the wall.
"What's wrong? Did something unpleasant happen at court today..." Lu Dang begins, but before she can finish,
The Imperial Preceptor covers her mouth with his hand and, wagging his "tail," says pitifully, "Living off you isn't nice at all. You never have time to spend with me..."
Eavesdropping around the corner, the second child grins from ear to ear. This is the first time she's ever seen her father acting spoiled.
The eldest passes by, sees her, and immediately pulls her away.
"I want to watch! Father and Mother are going to kiss!"
The eldest shakes her head and says with solemn conviction, "One must not listen to indecent things or look at indecent things..."