Rebirth is not a dream.

After working day and night to calculate the accounts for several days, Su Yue felt exhausted physically and mentally. Today was sunny and the autumn weather was refreshing, so she thought that she could take Li Sao and others to go hiking and enjoy the scenery to relax her tired body and tense nerves.

Just as they were about to step out of the house, Qin Yi and his attendant Jiang Yuan rode in at full speed. Su Yue secretly complained in her heart, wondering if she could pretend not to see him, but seeing Qin Yi approaching, she had to force a smile and greet him, "Third Young Master, you have come from afar, I wonder what you can do for me?"

Qin Yi got off his horse and looked at Su Yue. His wife seemed to be brighter after not seeing her for a long time. Seeing that she seemed to be going out, he said, "The academy is closed today, so I came to visit you." Su Yue couldn't help but feel puzzled. She thought that the academy was closed for you to take care of your personal hygiene. Could it be that Qin Yi had to find a place where he could clean his mind, body and soul to take a bath? Why did he choose to visit her at this time?

However, these words were like fish bones stuck in Su Yue's throat, making it difficult for her to speak. In the end, she could only force a smile and invite Qin Yi into the house. "I wonder what brings you here, Third Young Master?" Su Yue said as she skillfully filled a cup of hot tea for Qin Yi with a polite smile on her face. Qin Yi took the teacup and took a sip, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "Of course I miss you, my lady." Hearing this, Su Yue sneered in her heart, thinking: I don't believe your nonsense! "I heard that my lady is going to climb the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery today, how about taking me with you?" Qin Yi stared at Su Yue with a burning gaze, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Su Yue couldn't help but hesitate. She really wanted to go out and relax, but at the same time, she was worried that Mrs. Li would feel uncomfortable because of the presence of outsiders, not to mention the innocent little Xingyu. But after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that there was no need to be too entangled. After all, she had already planned to bring Mrs. Li back to the Marquis' Mansion for her to use when the time was right. It was obviously unrealistic to always avoid Qin Yi, and it was not easy for her to leave the Marquis' Mansion immediately in her current situation. So, Su Yue calmed down and asked softly, "Aren't you feeling tired, my husband?" Qin Yi shook his head and replied calmly, "It doesn't matter."

"Then let's go together. It will be more lively with more people."

What a pity! Just as they stepped out of the temple gate and prepared to embark on the road to the mountain, the sky seemed to suddenly change its face. The originally clear and cloudless sky was covered by thick dark clouds in the blink of an eye, and then, fine rain like cow hair began to fall.

Seeing that the plan to climb the mountain was ruined, everyone could only return to the guest house helplessly. At this moment, Taozi and others did not go into the house to avoid the rain, only Qin Yi and Su Yue walked into the house together. Su Yue stood quietly by the window, looking at the raindrops dripping outside the window, and a deep feeling of helplessness surged in her heart: How long will this rain last?

"Alas... the weather is really bad!" Qin Yi couldn't help but sigh.

Hearing his sigh, Su Yue turned around and comforted him softly: "Maybe the rain will stop after a while."

However, there was silence between the two for a moment, and a subtle and slightly awkward atmosphere filled the air.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door. Su Yue was puzzled, so she gently opened the door and looked out. She saw Taozi and Li Xingyu playing and laughing in the yard.

"These two little guys..." Su Yue couldn't help but smile slightly when she saw this. Qin Yi, standing aside, was also infected by the warm and cheerful scene in front of him. A smile also appeared on his face, and he said softly: "It seems that they are having a lot of fun."

"Well, children are always the easiest to be happy." Su Yue replied casually, and while she was speaking, her eyes could not help but sweep over Qin Yi. Almost at the same moment, Qin Yi's eyes happened to meet hers, and their sights met unexpectedly, as if sparks collided in the air. For a moment, an indescribable subtle atmosphere quietly spread.

Qin Yi shifted his gaze to Li Xingyu who was having fun, and asked curiously: "Whose child is this cute little boy?" Su Yue then realized that she had not mentioned the matter of Mrs. Li and her son to Qin Yi, so she recounted the whole story of how she met and rescued Mrs. Li and her son in the town not long ago.

Sister Li watched Taozi and Li Xingyu playing under the eaves, then looked at the rain and said, "Taozi, Xingyu, just play for a while, don't catch a cold."

The sky was gloomy and a steady drizzle of rain was falling. The raindrops hit the bluestone floor in the courtyard, and soon the ground was completely wet.

Mrs. Li stood quietly under the eaves, watching Taozi and Li Xingyu playing in the yard with tender eyes. The innocent laughter of the two children, one big and one small, echoed in the air, as if making the whole world brighter.

Mrs. Li looked at their cheerful figures and couldn't help but smile, but then she frowned worriedly. She said softly to Taozi and Li Xingyu: "Taozi, Xingyu, you two just need to play for a while, but don't play too long, or you'll catch a cold!"

When Taozi heard what Li Sao said, she made a face at her playfully, and then continued to chase and play with Li Xingyu. Li Xingyu smiled and responded, "I know, Mom! We will pay attention."

However, Mrs. Li was still worried and urged them to go into the house quickly. But she was very relieved to see that her son was getting happier recently. The rain was getting a little heavier, and Taozi led Xingyu into the house. Mrs. Li quickly took out a blanket and covered them with it, saying with concern: "Hurry up and put on the blanket, otherwise you will really catch a cold." Taozi and Li Xingyu felt Mrs. Li's concern, nodded sensibly, and wrapped themselves in the blanket obediently. Although they were reluctant to end this happy play, they also understood Mrs. Li's good intentions.

Su Yue and Qin Yi silently watched the busy figures of the others, with a peaceful and satisfied look in their eyes. She realized that they couldn't just sit there in silence, so she gently asked, "How is the Marquis's Mansion these days?" There was a hint of concern in her voice. In fact, what she really wanted to know was whether the Marquis and his wife had figured out how to deal with the complicated marriage situation between them.

Qin Yi turned around and his eyes met Su Yue's. He frowned slightly, as if thinking about how to answer. After a moment, he slowly said: "The Marquis' Mansion is the same as before, and there is not much change. It's just... my parents are still considering our marriage."

Su Yue nodded to show her understanding. She knew that this matter could not be resolved in a short time and needed time to think and negotiate. She took a deep breath and continued to ask, "What about you? What do you think about this?" Her eyes revealed her desire to know Qin Yi's true feelings.

Qin Yi stared at her deeply, as if he wanted to see through her eyes what she was thinking deep inside. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "I understand that the grievances you have suffered in the Hou Mansion over the past three years are all due to my poor performance, or even very poor performance... But can't we forget everything in the past and start over? I will do my best to be a competent husband. Because this is not only about the happiness of the two of us, but also the cornerstone of our future life. So, we don't have to take the path of divorce, right?"

His words were firm and powerful, mixed with a hint of expectation and hope. However, this sudden remark completely stunned Su Yue. She never expected that she would receive such a confession at this moment! Moreover, it came from a handsome man who happened to be above her aesthetic standards. In this case, who could resist?

Su Yue's heart was suddenly filled with complex emotions, including surprise, joy, and a bit of helplessness. She stared at Qin Yi blankly, unable to speak for a moment. But she was not Xiao Su Yue. She was like a lonely soul a thousand years later. In Xiao Su Yue's world, she was now meaningless. The belated affection was as cheap as grass, but for herself, she was completely at a loss. She longed to stay away from the Marquis's Mansion, but she didn't know how to survive. Although there was a huge dowry, not to mention whether she could take it away, even if she could, could she keep it? All this was unknown. What's more, there were still many unsolved mysteries about Xiao Su Yue. She couldn't respond to Qin Yi, but it was difficult to refuse him outright. She was really tangled in her heart.