Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

The Bracelet can make souls switch back, but it’s also possible they may not be switched back; after all, both souls must agree for it to work.

Xiaoyao chose not to switch back initially with the consent of the original self, but would Xiaoyao’s original self agree?

The original self should be very comfortable in the modern world. Coming back might be a dead end; would she give up modern times to return here? It’s really uncertain.

However, for Xiaoyao to stop suffering, she nevertheless mentioned that souls could be switched back, hoping even for the slightest chance.

“Xiaoyao, listen to me. When the Bracelet arrives, touch it with your hand, your soul will be absorbed into it. Inside, a small Fairy will be waiting for you. He’s there for soul restoration, and at that time, he will transmit the other soul from the modern world.”

“Both of you must agree to switch the souls back, only then can it be done; if one person doesn’t want to switch, it won’t happen. So after you go in, you must persuade the person named Simaling. If you can’t convince her, you’ll have to live as Simaling for the rest of your life. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

“Yes.” Xiaoyao nodded; she realized the gravity of the situation.

The modern world is so good, whereas this place is so bad. Plus, Simaling here can’t reveal her true face; no one would want to switch back.

Nevertheless, even if there’s just a glimmer of hope, she must try, even if it means beating Simaling up. After all, that is her body, and it should have been switched back in the first place.

Seeing Xiaoyao prepared, Xiaoxiao spoke, “In a little while, my husband will return. Let him get the Bracelet. Last time when I touched the Bracelet, this body almost died, and we’re a bit scared; scared I might accidentally touch the Bracelet again and something unexpected might happen, so we hid it.”

“Yes.”

The two played with Little Liufu in the room, waiting for Yang Ming to return.

“Xiaoxiao, I’m really reluctant to leave you. If it weren’t for that villainous Prince, living here with you is actually quite nice.”

“It’s still a better place here; you have the typical pastoral style. If I were like you, I could also become rich, reach the pinnacle of my life, and marry a tall, wealthy, handsome man. But why is my life about palace intrigue? It’s so frustrating. I’m exhausted just trying to save my skin.”

“You have no idea; those concubines in the palace fight desperately over that not-so-good-looking Emperor. It’s been very difficult for me to survive.”

“And then I encountered that villainous Prince; is this punishment for flirting with too many people?”

“…”

“…”

Listening to Xiaoyao’s constant complaints, Xiaoxiao felt helpless, yet bitter, thinking to herself, go ahead, speak, this might be the last time she can hear them.

In no time, Little Liufu was coaxed to sleep by her droning.

The two sat on the kang, watching Little Liufu. Xiaoxiao thought, see, perhaps this is your last meeting.

Finally, everyone finished eating, and Yang Ming returned.

“Husband, let’s go retrieve that Bracelet.”

“Yes.” Yang Ming nodded, “I’ll go now, you wait for me.”

To avoid Xiaoxiao unintentionally touching the Bracelet, it had been moved from under the water jar in the old house to a place inside Xiaoxiao’s courtyard warehouse, hidden below the cellar there.

Yang Ming lit a candle, swiftly retrieving the Bracelet, but as he carried it back up, a shadow flashed past him, “Who’s there?”

As he spoke, the Bracelet in his hand had already been seized silently.