Rebirth is not a dream.

After some efforts in Su Garden, Su Yue finally successfully dealt with her troublesome dowry. As for what the third and fourth princes would do, she no longer cared and did not want to get involved. At this moment, her only wish was to be able to spend money to avoid disasters and ensure safety. After all, money can sometimes really buy peace and tranquility.

When Su Yue just walked to the second gate, Nanny He who was beside the old lady suddenly appeared and stopped her. Nanny He bowed to Su Yue respectfully and said, "How is the Third Young Madam? Please go to Chunhui Courtyard. The old lady wants to see you."

Su Yue replied politely: "Okay, I'll go back to Yunxiao Court to change clothes and then come over. Thank you for your hard work, Madam He."

After Su Yue and his party returned to Yunxiao Courtyard, they took a short rest and then took Taozi to Chunhui Courtyard to pay their respects to the old lady. As soon as he entered the main room of Chunhui Courtyard, Su Yue saw the old lady leaning on the couch alone with her eyes closed, and it seemed that she really had something important to discuss with Su Yue.

So, Su Yue stepped forward, bowed and said, "How are you, old lady? Granddaughter-in-law Su Yue comes to pay her respects."

The old lady slowly opened her eyes and responded softly, "No need to be polite, sit down and talk." Then, Du Juan, the maid beside the old lady, took out an exquisite embroidered cushion and placed it under the old lady's seat, while Nanny He led the other maids in the room to leave the room. Seeing this, Su Yue thought to herself, could it be that the old lady had something private to tell her? Thinking of this, she also asked Taozi to go out and wait.

The old lady held Su Yue's hand tightly and said earnestly: "Yue'er, your mother once asked you to protect you if you encounter any special circumstances."

Hearing this, Su Yue couldn't help but ask in surprise: "The old Duke actually has contact with my mother?"

The old lady nodded slightly and continued, "When she was in Jiangdu, your mother personally visited the Duke before she passed away, and left a letter, asking us to hand it to you at the right time. Now, I think the time is ripe." After that, the old lady took out a letter from her arms and carefully handed it to Su Yue.

Su Yue took the letter. There was wax on the letter, and it looked like no one had opened it. Su Yue carefully opened the letter. There was not much in the letter, just a few sentences:

Yue'er, when you read this letter, I'm sure I'm no longer able to protect you. I hope you never have to read this letter, so you can live a carefree life. Princess Mingzhao, that's my past. Your biological father is Chen Hong. In addition, you have an elder brother named Chen Muzhao. I hope you will always be Su Yue, and only Su Yue.

After reading the letter, Su Yue was in a state of distress for a long time. She never expected that little Su Yue's life experience would be so complicated.

Su Yue stared at the old lady closely, her eyes revealing a strong desire for knowledge, and asked: "Why did my mother choose to live in seclusion in such a remote place like Jiangdu? Is there any reason? Do you know?" The old lady sighed slightly and replied slowly: "Back then, your mother and the Duke only met once. As for what they talked about, the Duke never mentioned it to me. I just thought that if I could marry you, we could protect you better. However, in the end, it was not as I wished..."

Su Yue frowned and continued to ask: "Then do you know about my mother's affairs before she got married?"

After a moment of contemplation, the old lady replied, "Your mother is the beloved daughter of Concubine Su. Your mother's temperament is very different from Concubine Su's. Concubine Su is like a graceful and elegant lady, extremely weak. No matter whether it is a man or a woman, they will feel pity for her and want to protect her. On the other hand, Princess Ming Zhao is heroic and brave, and she is not willing to be outdone in everything. She can be said to be as brave as a man. The late emperor doted on her and had considered choosing a good husband for her several times. He even thought about whether he could pass on the throne to her."

Su Yue couldn't help but fall into deep thought. She began to doubt whether the late emperor really loved Ming Zhao. After all, how could someone who could bravely rush to the throne among all the princes not know that such favor would put Ming Zhao in the crosshairs? Not to mention passing the throne to a daughter instead of a son, it sounds incredible! Did the late emperor think that the battle for the throne was not exciting enough with only his sons competing in the open, and it would be interesting only if his daughter was added? In addition, Su Yue also knew a thing or two about the Su family back then. Back then, the Duke of Protector of the Country had made outstanding contributions and was feared by the world, but it was precisely because he was too dazzling and stole the limelight from the royal family that he attracted countless suspicions and jealousy. If the superiors had not intended to eradicate the Su family, how could the Su family collapse and disappear overnight?

Princess Mingzhao has such a powerful maternal family as a backing, if the late emperor really intends to pass the throne to his daughter, perhaps this is just nonsense he said on a whim; or he deliberately said these words to test him; or he wants to use other forces to achieve his own ulterior motives, such as killing someone with a borrowed knife, etc. In short, as a king of a country, he would never say such words for no reason, there must be some hidden meaning and conspiracy.

Old Madam: "In fact, the events of that year were complicated. The Su family was at its peak, and the son of Concubine Su, Prince Chen, and the son of the Queen, Prince Rui, were the two strongest contenders for the position of Crown Prince. However, Prince Rui launched the Gengwu Mutiny in Jiangdu, resulting in heavy losses for both sides. At that time, the Su family had already declined, and it happened to encounter chaos such as the invasion of Northern Yan and the plundering of Mobei. At this critical juncture, Princess Mingzhao stepped forward and volunteered to go to the battlefield, successfully stabilizing the situation in Bingzhou. After that, the illness of the late emperor worsened. Although Bingzhou was not lost, the war situation in front was still not optimistic. Many ministers proposed to move the capital to Luoyang, and the then King of Chu, now the emperor, also decided to move the capital. Perhaps it was because of the relocation of the capital when the emperor was seriously ill that the military power of Bingzhou was always in the hands of Princess Mingzhao. As for the details, it is difficult for me, a woman in the boudoir, to know. After the death of the late emperor, in order to avoid war between the two countries, Princess Mingzhao resolutely chose to marry Northern Yan. Since then, her subsequent situation has been little known."

Su Yue found that things were becoming more and more complicated. After thanking the old lady, she returned to Yunxiao Courtyard. After entering the room, she read the letter carefully over and over again, and became more and more convinced that there was an unknown secret behind her mother's death. However, what does all this have to do with her? Su Yue wanted to ignore these things, but a trace of unwillingness surged in her heart. Perhaps, this is exactly the state of mind of little Su Yue. But now, she occupies the body of the original owner. If she is indifferent to everything, she always seems to feel a little guilty. She really can't be indifferent!

In this world full of suspense and mystery, Su Yue feels as if she is in a fog. She doesn't know how to face the predicament in front of her, nor does she know whether she should explore the truth. Every choice may bring unknown consequences, and she must move forward carefully to avoid falling into a deeper crisis. In her inner struggle, Su Yue gradually realized that she could no longer escape from reality and must face everything bravely. No matter what is waiting for her ahead, she must go on firmly and find answers for herself, for little Su Yue and for the deceased mother.