Rebirth is not a dream.

The Emperor of Northern Yan and the Northern Yan envoys left, and the originally planned marriage was also shattered. Princess Qingwu did not marry Da'an, and the princess of Da'an did not marry the prince of Northern Yan again. Everything seemed to have returned to its former tranquility, as if none of this had ever happened.

Su Yue's life gradually calmed down. She was no longer busy with court affairs and political disputes as before. Now, her daily life became simple and fulfilling. She spent time with her husband and enjoyed the warmth of family; she taught her children carefully and passed on the family's wisdom and values.

Her face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes revealed satisfaction and peace. She finally lived the life she had always longed for - an ordinary and beautiful housewife. She was no longer troubled by power and status, but focused on what she really wanted in her heart.

On this seemingly ordinary day, Su Yue felt an unprecedented peace. She understood that every moment in life is precious, whether it is having dinner with her family or watching her children playing happily. She learned to cherish these ordinary moments and found true happiness in them.

The Lantern Festival is here again. Su Yue remembered that she was almost kidnapped by a man in black when she watched the lanterns during the Lantern Festival last year. She didn't want to join in the fun this year, but after dinner, Qin Yi still took her out.

During the Lantern Festival, the lanterns are lit, people dress up in their best clothes and the streets are bustling with people holding lanterns, laughing and talking, their faces filled with joy.

The streets and alleys are decorated with colorful lanterns, which make the night as bright as day. Some lanterns are painted with exquisite patterns, such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers, etc., which symbolize good luck; others are made into various shapes, such as animals and people, which are lifelike and amazing.

On this day, people will hold various celebrations. Dragon and lion dances are indispensable programs. Performers wear bright costumes, hold props, and dance to the sound of gongs and drums, drawing cheers from the audience. In addition, there are activities such as guessing lantern riddles and setting off fireworks, allowing people to feel the festive atmosphere in joy.

The market is also very lively, with a wide variety of snacks, toys, and handicrafts. People walk through it, tasting the food, choosing the items they like, and enjoying the fun of shopping.

The Lantern Festival is not only a happy festival, but also a reunion festival. On this day, people will reunite with their families, eat Yuanxiao, watch the moon, and spend a good time together.

Su Yue looked at the bustling streets and lanterns, thinking about the lantern riddles she had last year and meeting Lu Anruo again. She didn't know what she would encounter this year. Last year, Su Yue still felt a little fresh about the Lantern Festival of this era, but this year, Su Yue actually didn't have much interest in it. If Qin Yi hadn't insisted on dragging her out to the streets, she would have wanted to sleep at home. Su Yue and Qin Yi were walking in the crowd. Qin Yi noticed that Su Yue was not in high spirits, so he asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you tired? Let's find a place to rest."

Su Yue shook her head slightly, her tone a little depressed, "Not really, I just don't think this place is as interesting as I imagined." Qin Yi looked at her and smiled slightly, with a hint of pampering in his eyes, and said softly: "That may be because you haven't found an activity you like yet, maybe we can try something new. How about this, why don't we go guess lantern riddles together? It's a good opportunity to see who is smarter." Su Yue listened to his words, hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and agreed. So the two walked together to the place full of lantern riddles.

They came to a lantern with a riddle written on it. Qin Yi looked at it carefully, thought for a moment, and then confidently said the answer. Su Yue couldn't help showing a surprised expression and exclaimed: "Wow, you are so good! You guessed it so quickly." Qin Yi was amused by her praise and said with a smile: "Haha, these are just some trivial things." Then, they guessed several riddles in a row and won some cute little prizes.

As time went by, Su Yue's mood gradually became cheerful, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She began to really enjoy the process. However, at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from a distance: "Third cousin, long time no see." Su Yue and Qin Yi heard the voice and looked up at the same time, and unexpectedly saw Lu Anruo. Lu Anruo walked towards them with a smile, his eyes fell on Su Yue, revealing a hint of complicated emotions. Su Yue's heart tightened, and subconsciously leaned towards Qin Yi.

"So you are here too." Lu Anruo looked at Qin Yi with a slight smile on her face, "What a coincidence."

Qin Yi responded calmly: "Yes, today is the Lantern Festival, so of course I have to go out for a walk."

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and the three of them were speechless for a moment. Finally, it was Lu Anruo who broke the silence. She pointed to a small stall not far away and said, "There's a candied haws stall over there. Do you want to try some?"

Su Yue wanted to refuse, but seeing Qin Yi's expectant eyes, she nodded. Lu Anruo bought three candied haws and gave one to Su Yue and Qin Yi.

"Thank you." Su Yue took the candied haws politely, but she didn't have much appetite.

"It seems that you still don't like sweets." Lu Anruo smiled, as if he saw through Su Yue's thoughts, "However, this candied haws is the most famous in Beijing, you might as well try it."

Qin Yi looked at the candied haws in his hand and said thoughtfully: "It is indeed very sweet, but compared to the candied haws, I prefer to watch Su Yue eating the candied haws."

After hearing Qin Yi's words, Su Yue's face quickly flushed. She glared at Qin Yi coquettishly, but a sweet feeling surged in her heart.

Seeing this, Lu Anruo smiled and said, "Third cousin is so nice to his cousin's wife!"

Su Yue smiled and responded: "Cousin An Ruo, why did you come alone? Where are the other family members?"

Lu Anruo replied, "My eldest and second brothers are over there with their sisters-in-law."

Su Yue nodded to show her understanding, and then said with concern: "Oh, I see. But it's still a little dangerous for cousin An Ruo to go out alone, especially at night. I was almost kidnapped by human traffickers last year."

Lu Anruo asked in surprise: "Really? That's terrible! Is my cousin okay?"

Su Yue patted her chest and said with lingering fear: "Fortunately, a kind-hearted person saved me, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. So cousin An Ruo must be careful."

Lu Anruo nodded repeatedly, with a smile on her face. Su Yue looked at Lu Anruo and said softly, "Sister Anruo, do you like making lanterns?"

Lu Anruo: "Actually, I'm not particularly good at making lanterns, I just try it occasionally. In comparison, my third cousin's lanterns are very well made!"

Su Yue smiled gently and responded: "Haha, oh, really? Then he must be very talented." There is really a generation gap. It's asking if you can make a lamp. It's asking if you like being a light bulb. It's too dazzling.

Qin Yi looked at Lu Anruo, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and he said gently: "Cousin Anruo, you should go find your eldest cousin first. If they can't find you, they will definitely be worried. How about this, I'll let Chuanbai take you there and ensure your safety."

Lu Anruo lowered her head slightly, with a look of loss and grievance in her eyes. She said softly, "I just wanted to come and chat with you because I haven't seen you for a long time. I didn't expect that my cousin and his wife didn't seem to welcome me... In this case, I'd better go find my eldest and second brothers by myself, and not bother my third cousin anymore." After that, she turned around and prepared to leave.

Qin Yi hurriedly grabbed her hand and comforted her: "Don't get me wrong, cousin An Ruo. Of course we like you to come and play with us, but it's really not convenient now. Let Chuan Bai take you there, so that everyone can feel more at ease."

Lu Anruo stopped, hesitated for a moment, and nodded to express his agreement. Then, Qin Yi called Chuan Bai and told him to send Lu Anruo to his destination safely. Chuan Bai respectfully agreed and left with Lu Anruo.