Rebirth is not a dream.

After Su Yue was arranged by the Lady of the Protectorate to sit in the front seat, she began to carefully observe the people and environment around her. She found that the Lady of the Protectorate looked about fifty years old. Although she was not young, her skin and figure were well maintained. It can be seen that she should pay more attention to health preservation. The Lady of the Protectorate was actually the daughter of the third room of the Liu family. She looked ordinary and could only be regarded as pretty. However, Su Yue felt that she looked very blessed and gave people a kind and amiable feeling.

However, despite the seemingly harmonious appearance, Su Yue was keenly aware of something wrong. She noticed that the Marquis's attitude towards her was a little strange, and she seemed to be full of hostility and jealousy. Su Yue couldn't help but wonder: Is there any conflict between her and her? But she soon thought that perhaps the Marquis's arrival was worried that her arrival would threaten her position or interests. After all, in such a large family, power struggles are often inevitable.

In addition, Su Yue also noticed a detail - the second daughter-in-law of the wife of the Marquis of the State Protection dared to suppress the eldest daughter-in-law openly, which surprised her. It stands to reason that according to the ancient etiquette and rules, the wife usually enjoys a higher status and authority, but now it is the other way around. This shows that the situation inside the Marquis of the State Protection Mansion is quite complicated, and may involve family disputes, power struggles and other issues. Su Yue thought, if even the Marquis of the State Protection cannot resolve these conflicts, then how can he govern the country well? As a result, she began to question the ability of the Marquis of the State Protection.

Su Yue guessed that the reason why the Marquis of Huguo had not yet appointed a crown prince might be due to some considerations or trade-offs. Perhaps he was more inclined to appoint the second son rather than the eldest son, which led to the arrogance of the second daughter-in-law. Of course, it may also be because the second daughter-in-law's family is powerful, that is, the Prime Minister Zheng's family. However, Su Yue knew very well that in the Da'an Dynasty, the prime minister was not only the Zheng family, but also other powerful ministers such as the chief assistant Xie An. In contrast, the Xie family was not as arrogant as the Zheng family, but rather low-key and introverted. It can be seen that the Zheng family's behavior has aroused the disgust of many people, and its future development prospects may not be optimistic.

Finally, Su Yue secretly felt lucky that she could stay away from the disputes in the officialdom. She knew that in this turbulent era, many officials suffered misfortunes and even lost their lives for various reasons. Therefore, she hoped to live a peaceful and stable life, away from these intrigues. At the same time, she also understood that even in troubled times, as long as she remained vigilant and learned to protect herself, she could still find her own happiness.

After Su Yue sat down, Qin Yi came over soon. He sat down gracefully and looked at Su Yue with a hint of doubt.

Su Yue looked at Qin Yi and asked calmly, "Who is the third young lady of the Zheng family?" A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

Qin Yi frowned slightly, as if he was a little surprised by the question, but still answered: "How should I know? The third daughter of the Zheng family seems to be sixteen years old, and she hasn't discussed marriage yet. I don't know what else is going on?"

Su Yue showed a trace of dissatisfaction on her face, and a trace of displeasure flashed in her eyes: "You know whether they have discussed marriage or not, and you pay a lot of attention to it, right?"

Qin Yi quickly waved his hands and explained: "You didn't ask that. How could I care about this? Everyone in the city knows it." His expression seemed a little helpless.

Su Yue snorted lightly, and said with a slightly mocking tone: "Why don't I know, am I not from this city?"

Qin Yi was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer. He could only touch his nose, with a hint of embarrassment and helplessness in his eyes.

At this time, the banquet began, and everyone raised their glasses to toast. The Protector of the Country stood up and gave a brief speech, thanking all the guests for coming.

Su Yue smiled and raised her glass, toasting with the others. She kept looking at Qin Yi, thinking about the relationship between him and the third daughter of the Zheng family.

In the atmosphere of the banquet, people were talking happily and laughing constantly. Su Yue listened quietly to the conversations around her, trying to get more information from them.

Suddenly, a noisy sound came into her ears, as if someone was talking about the Zheng family and the court. This caught Su Yue's attention, and she turned her head to look. She saw a group of noble ladies sitting together, discussing something seriously.

"I heard that the Zheng family has had some unpleasantness with the court recently!" one of the women whispered.

Another woman echoed, "Yes, it seems to be because of the marriage of the third daughter of the Zheng family."

These words aroused Su Yue's curiosity. She looked at the women curiously, then turned to Taozi beside her and asked, "Who is that person? He looks very powerful."

Taozi smiled and replied, "That's Madam Xu, she's the sister-in-law of Duke Rong."

Su Yue nodded and continued to listen to the conversations of the people around her.

"Do they want to marry the third daughter of the Zheng family? I wonder if the third daughter has come." A woman asked curiously.

Taozi shook her head and said, "Miss Zheng San didn't come here. Madam Zheng went to the backyard with her daughter. I guess she went there to have a private chat with Zheng Rong and her daughter after not seeing each other for a long time. And Miss Zheng Da is already married. She is the daughter-in-law of the Minister of Industry."

“Oh, so that’s how it is…” Su Yue sighed softly, with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

Taozi noticed the change in her expression and asked softly, "Miss, do you think the Zheng family is arrogant?"

Su Yue sneered: "Being the daughter of a prime minister and having a husband who is the Minister of Industry makes her so arrogant and domineering. It seems that Prime Minister Zheng is not a smart person either."

Taozi nodded silently in agreement, and the two continued to pay attention to the movements around them, looking forward to what interesting things would happen at this banquet.

As soon as Su Yue looked up, she saw the people from An Ning Marquis's Mansion, so she nodded politely and greeted them. Then she saw Madam Lu and others, and greeted them with a smile. During the banquet, Su Yue felt a little bored, so she stood up and walked out of the room to get some fresh air.

The garden of the Huguohou Mansion is very beautiful. Even in the cold winter, there are still many precious flowers. Su Yue couldn't help but sigh that these noble families really spared no expense. In such a cold season, they can enjoy so many flowers. It must take a lot of charcoal to maintain it. It's really extravagant! Although she didn't know much about these flowers, Su Yue still admired them and then came to the pond to watch the koi. She thought to herself, how nice it would be if she could take out some cakes to feed the fish.

Seeing Su Yue sitting alone by the pond, Taozi was worried that she would catch a cold, so she asked with concern: "Princess, do you feel cold sitting here? Do you want me to get you a cloak?" Su Yue nodded gently to show her agreement. Taozi immediately turned around and left, leaving Su Yue alone to quietly appreciate the fish playing in the water.