Her Sweetheart Caught the Wrong Ball—Then She Asked a Child About His Unmarried Brother

In her previous life, Shen Qingtang was secretly manipulated by her aunt during a traditional marriage ceremony involving a tossed embroidered ball. Her childhood sweetheart, Gu Huaijin, accidentally caught the ball meant for her cousin, leaving Shen trapped in an unhappy marriage as a secondary wife. Her dowry was repeatedly used by others, and she spent the rest of her life in misery. Reborn on the very day of the ceremony, Shen Qingtang refuses to repeat her past mistakes. She cuts ties with her old love and chooses Xiao Chengyan, the older brother of the young boy who picked up her embroidered ball. A highly decorated general known for his integrity and sense of responsibility, Xiao Chengyan proves to be the partner she truly deserves. Determined to take control of her own destiny, Shen exposes the hypocrisy of those around her and protects her wealth from being taken advantage of. With courage and confidence, she pursues a marriage built on mutual respect and genuine affection, rewriting her tragic fate and claiming the happy life she was denied in her previous life.