Reborn: I Chose the General Over My Abusive Ex

In her previous life, Xu Langhua was obsessed with competing against Rong Tao and schemed to marry Rong Tao’s elder brother, Rong Heng. After their marriage, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to Rong Heng but never earned his complete trust. When Rong Tao suffered a miscarriage and Xu Langhua’s jade pendant was found at the scene, she became the prime suspect. Amid the accusations, she accidentally fell into a pond and went into premature labor, ultimately dying on the delivery bed. Reborn with a second chance at life, Xu Langhua resolves to stay away from the Rong family. However, the Empress intends to arrange a marriage between her and Rong Heng. Xu Langhua firmly rejects the proposal and instead chooses to marry Shen Jingtang, the straightforward and fiercely protective second son of a renowned general stationed in the north. Having retained his memories of their previous life, Rong Heng is consumed by regret and desperately tries to win Xu Langhua back, repeatedly interfering with her relationship and attempting to obstruct their marriage. Unwilling to see Xu Langhua find happiness, Rong Tao plots against her during a banquet. She arranges for a so-called miracle physician to examine Xu Langhua by feeling her pulse through a silk thread, intending to falsely accuse her of being pregnant before marriage. However, Xu Langhua sees through the scheme and turns the tables on her. Rong Tao later conspires with Pei Qingyue to frame Xu Langhua by drugging her, but this plan also fails. Their misdeeds are exposed in public, leaving their reputations in ruins. Realizing that he can no longer win Xu Langhua’s heart, Rong Heng becomes desperate to separate her from Shen Jingtang. He even forges a military order concerning the northern frontier in an attempt to harm Shen Jingtang. Armed with evidence of his crimes, Xu Langhua courageously reports him to the Empress and the Emperor. Rong Heng’s offenses are exposed, and he is imprisoned before being sentenced to exile. He dies on the way to his place of exile. Rong Tao eventually loses her sanity and drowns after falling into a river, while Pei Qingyue’s married life descends into constant turmoil. At last, Xu Langhua marries Shen Jingtang as she has always wished. The couple enjoy a loving and harmonious marriage. Three years later, Shen Jingtang earns distinction for his military achievements and is granted a noble title. The couple also welcome twins—a boy and a girl. Having escaped the tragic fate that once defined her life, Xu Langhua finally finds lasting peace and happiness.