Rebirth is not a dream.

Su Yue returned to Yunxiao Courtyard of An Ning Marquis's Mansion, stood at the door, and looked at the courtyard, with a complex emotion in her heart. This was the place where she had lived for more than a year, but now she felt strange and alienated.

She walked slowly into the yard, her eyes sweeping across every corner. The familiar scenery was still there, but the intimacy had disappeared. The flowers, plants and trees in the yard were still lush, but they no longer seemed to belong to her, but had become a kind of decoration.

Su Yue walked to her old room and opened the door. The layout inside was still the same as when she left, but the air was filled with a faint smell of dust, as if time had stopped here for two months. She sat on the bed, stroking the edge of the bed, feeling the coolness.

"I've only been away for more than two months..." Su Yue whispered to herself, with a hint of loneliness in her eyes. Too many things happened during this period, which made her physically and mentally exhausted. She originally thought that she could find some warmth and comfort when she returned to An Ning Marquis Mansion, but she found that everything had changed. This place did not become her home after all.

The process of celebrating the New Year was the same as in previous years. First, we had to go to the ancestral hall to worship our ancestors. This was the second time that Su Yue followed Qin Yi into the ancestral hall. People from the Xuanping Marquis's mansion also arrived. This year, the Anning Marquis gave a speech. Su Yue shivered in the cold ancestral hall, and secretly decided that he must find cotton and grow it. Although silk clothes are relatively warm, they are still inferior to cotton. In addition, fur clothes are too heavy, and wearing them feels like torture.

It was past noon when Su Yue and the others returned to the mansion, and the maids had just put the food on the table. Su Yue took the hot soup handed over by Taozi and drank it impatiently, hoping to dispel the coldness on her body. She complained in her heart: "Why is this ancestral temple so cold! Can't it be made warmer?"

Su Yue couldn't help but think of her past life. At that time, she always felt that she was not living a satisfactory life. But compared with now, she suddenly realized that her past life was much better. In that era, materials were abundant and diverse, and life was convenient and comfortable. However, now in the Da'an Dynasty, although she was in a noble family and enjoyed wealth and splendor, her living conditions were far worse than those in the 21st century.

The supplies here are relatively scarce, and many things require arduous efforts to obtain. Su Yue couldn't help but feel deeply moved. It turns out that in different time and space, the difficulties and challenges faced by people are so different. She began to think carefully about how to adapt to this new environment, and looked forward to more progress and development in the future.

In order to make her life more comfortable, she felt that she had to take action. However, her major was liberal arts, and her practical skills were limited. She was not sure whether she could put her ideas into practice. For example, if she proposed facilities such as flush toilets, shock-absorbing carriages, and old-fashioned heating, would local craftsmen be able to manufacture them? If she had known that she would travel to such a backward era, she should have focused on cultivating her own hands-on skills instead of just relying on the help of various types of work. Perhaps the biggest regret in life is not having the ability to predict the future!

Qin Jiaojiao saw Su Yue drinking the hot soup carefully, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips. She said, "Third sister-in-law, the princess is getting more and more spoiled now!"

Su Yue heard the sarcasm in her words, but she was not annoyed. She just responded calmly: "Yes, Seventh Sister is really becoming more and more manly. Are you living a rough life?"

Qin Jiaojiao was immediately furious, and her voice unconsciously rose eight degrees: "Su Yue, what did you say?"

Su Yue blew gently on the hot soup in the bowl, and said with a smile: "Why are you angry, Seventh Sister? You didn't go to worship the ancestors. You didn't know how hard it was to pray for blessings in front of the ancestors."

Qin Jiaojiao's face changed, and she glared at Su Yue: "What do you mean?"

Su Yue raised her head, her eyes calm, and said slowly: "It means literally, don't you understand, Seventh Sister?"

At this time, Qin Yi came over from the men's seat and happened to hear Qin Jiaojiao picking on Su Yue. He frowned slightly and said to Qin Jiaojiao in a stern tone: "Seventh sister, please pay attention to your identity."

Qin Jiaojiao felt even more aggrieved after being scolded by Qin Yi. She glared at Su Yue fiercely, then turned around and ran away.

Madam Hou looked at Qin Yi and Qin Wan, frowned, and sternly looked at Qin Yi, with a bit of dissatisfaction in her voice: "Sanlang, what's wrong? Can't you be more tolerant of your sister? She is still young and ignorant."

Qin Yi's face darkened slightly, and he looked at Madam Hou firmly. His tone was calm but with a hint of coldness: "Mother, shouldn't you learn the rules of your seventh sister? Is it appropriate to scold your sister-in-law at a family dinner like this?"

After hearing what Qin Yi said, Madam Hou's face changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked at Qin Yi, but did not respond directly to his words. Instead, she turned to Mei Ruo beside her and said, "Go see Miss Seven."

Mei Ruo nodded, stood up and left her seat, and walked towards Qin Wan. She came to Qin Jiaojiao, asked softly what happened, and tried to comfort her. Qin Jiaojiao raised her head, tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked very aggrieved.

Madam Hou looked at the scene in front of her and thought to herself. She knew that what Qin Yi said made sense, but she didn't want to blame Qin Wan too much in front of everyone, so as not to affect her image. So, she decided not to express her opinion for the time being and wait for the development of the situation.

Mei Ruo comforted Qin Jiaojiao for a few words and took her back to her seat. The scene was a little awkward for a while, and everyone lowered their heads to eat silently. Seeing this, Su Yue took the initiative to break the silence and said to Madam Hou with a smile: "Mother, today's dishes are very delicious. I guess the kitchen has spent a lot of thought on them." Madam Hou heard this and smiled, "I'm glad you like it." The topic shifted, and everyone began to talk about other things, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. However, Qin Jiaojiao was still indignant in her heart, and she secretly vowed to find an opportunity to take revenge on Su Yue. After the family dinner, Qin Yi found Su Yue and asked her with concern if she was frightened. Su Yue shook her head, indicating that she did not care about Qin Jiaojiao's provocation. Qin Yi looked at Su Yue's strong appearance, and couldn't help but feel a little admiration and pity in his heart.

After Su Yue and Qin Yi returned to Yunxiao Courtyard, she looked at Qin Yi angrily and said, "Can't you live a peaceful life in the Marquis' Mansion? The Second Madam is no longer making trouble, but what's wrong with your Seventh Sister? She always makes trouble for me?"

Qin Yi sighed helplessly and said to Su Yue with an apologetic look: "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I have made you feel wronged." He knew that he could not change the current situation of the Marquis' Mansion, but he did not want Su Yue to be hurt.

However, Su Yue did not appreciate it. She glared at Qin Yi and said, "Do you think an apology can solve the problem? It's always like this!" After that, she ignored Qin Yi, turned around and walked straight into the room, slamming the door. Qin Yi stood there, feeling full of guilt and helplessness. He knew he had to find a way to solve this problem, otherwise how could he live a good life with Su Yue.