Delivery girl Xiao Xiao transmigrates into villainess Aurora Locke, whose family faces death by a thousand cuts. To return, she binds herself to the Eternal Infamy System. She forces refugees to dig toxic mud and extorts protection money, but attempts backfire: mud cures sores, extortion becomes relief. Her infamy turns into fame. She spends points to save family, giving up going home. She joins Kian Sterling, the seventh prince, to quell rebellion, becoming the wealthiest empress.