Summary
Highlights
Li Yuan is transported to a time of conscription and famine. He acquires a 'Wife Aid System' that grants him upgrades in strength, intelligence, and luck each time he marries a 'good wife.' His first wife, Chu Wanjun, is chosen through the government's soldier-family pairing program.
Li Yuan discovers buried treasure on his newly acquired 'wasteland.' He uses a portion of this wealth to distribute grain to starving villagers, gaining their trust and support. He also begins plans to establish a brewery to provide employment and sustenance.
Li Yuan helps a girl named Jiang Xiaoxia, who is selling herself to save her father. He takes her in, and she becomes his second concubine, further boosting his stats. He successfully establishes a brewery, selling high-quality wines, which quickly gains popularity and income.
Li Yuan's brewery faces a threat from a corrupt captain, Wei Lun, and a scholar, Gou Youcai, who attempt to steal his wine recipe and property. With the help of Commander Zhang, Li Yuan exposes their corruption, leading to their punishment and his promotion to Captain of Military Security, overseeing the West River Fort.
Li Yuan joins the army's campaign against the Tiele and shares his military strategies with Marquis Longchamp. His tactics lead to a decisive victory against the Tiele vanguard, earning him further recognition and trust.
Li Yuan kills a formidable Tiele 'Tiger Warrior,' saving Marquis Longchamp. Bai Yuxuan, the Marquis's sister, tends to Li Yuan's injuries, and a connection forms between them.
Bai Yuxuan is abducted by the Red Lotus Sect during a shopping trip. Li Yuan, using his quick wit and resourcefulness, stages a rescue mission. He discovers the sect's illicit activities and saves Yuxuan from being forced into a ghost marriage.
To break a supposed curse from the ghost marriage, Li Yuan marries Bai Yuxuan as his concubine. Later, he presents evidence of his military achievements before the emperor, disproving false accusations and securing his title as Qingyuan County Earl.
Li Yuan returns home as an Earl, reuniting with his wives and celebrating his achievements. He receives the Marquis Longchamp and discusses future plans for expansion and protection of his growing family and business empire.