Rebirth is not a dream.

Su Yue lay on the bed, her thoughts surging. The original owner's body is already seventeen years old, but since falling into the water, the menstrual cycle has been irregular. However, it is the first time that the waist hurts so much that I can't even straighten it like today. I think I caught a cold at the ancestral temple, and I have unbearable abdominal pain after returning. Who would have thought that it was menstruation, and it came at such an inopportune time. Originally, Su Yue was planning to go see the palace of Da'an, but now she can only be tortured by abdominal pain and can't get up. In the previous life, Su Yue occasionally suffered from dysmenorrhea, but the degree was mild and bearable. However, this time was the first time in two lifetimes that she experienced such severe pain.

Taozi thoughtfully brought her some hot soup, while Chenxiang quickly prepared some medicine. After taking the medicine, Su Yue felt much better, but her face was still as pale as paper, and she could only lie weakly on the bed. She looked at Qin Yi, who was concentrating on reading on the small couch, and asked softly, "Are you really not going to the palace banquet?"

Qin Yi replied without even looking up: "I am just an ordinary person. What difference does it make whether I go or not? Our eldest brother and father can be present in the Marquis' Mansion."

Su Yue blinked her eyes and said coquettishly, "Every young lady will go to the palace banquet. Wouldn't it be a pity if you don't go?" Qin Yi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looked at her with a smile, and teased, "Madam, do you want me to bring someone back to accompany you and become your sister?"

Su Yue snorted and responded with wide eyes: "Huh! My husband, do you think our yard is too deserted and want to find a few more sisters to add to the lively atmosphere?"

After hearing this, Qin Yi asked innocently, "Isn't this what my lady expected?"

Su Yue was immediately furious and angrily retorted: "If my husband really wants to take a concubine, you must divorce me first. Otherwise, I will never make room for you to welcome someone into the house!"

Seeing this, Qin Yi couldn't help but get a little angry, and raised his voice and said, "My lady is now healthy and no longer has unbearable abdominal pain? In this case, if my lady wants to see the beauty, it may not be too late to rush over now."

Su Yue felt extremely wronged and uncomfortable, tears welled up in her eyes, and her vision gradually blurred. She bit her lips tightly, trying not to let the tears flow down, but she still couldn't control her emotions, turned her head away, and couldn't say a word. Qin Yi saw this scene and suddenly realized that his tone just now was too heavy, and his heart was full of regret and self-blame.

He sighed softly, put down the book in his hand, and slowly walked to the bed and sat down. "I'm sorry, my lady, I was too impulsive just now and said something I shouldn't have said. I was just joking and didn't really mean to take a concubine. Please believe me." Qin Yi looked at Su Yue with a sincere and apologetic look, hoping to get her forgiveness.

However, Su Yue remained silent, as if she was still immersed in sorrow. Qin Yi reached out his hand with some distress and gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. "Don't cry, Xiaoyue, your crying makes me feel very uncomfortable. I will take you out to relax tomorrow and have fun together, okay?" Qin Yi tried to comfort Su Yue with gentle words.

Su Yue shook her head gently and whispered, “I’m not feeling well right now, and I’m not in the mood to go out and play.”

Qin Yi thought for a moment and said, "Then take a good rest. When you recover, we'll go out and play. You can go wherever you want. I'll be with you."

After hearing this, Su Yue's grievances were gradually alleviated. She nodded slightly to show her agreement, with a choked voice, "Well, you must remember what you promised me."

Qin Yi stroked Su Yue's hair with a smile, "Don't worry, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I will never go back on my promise." His eyes were full of determination and tenderness, which made Su Yue feel very relieved.

The palace banquet was filled with the sound of stringed instruments, and the dancers sang and danced gracefully. They were dressed in gorgeous costumes and danced like fairies descending from the earth. The palace was filled with rich fragrance, which made people intoxicated. The princes and nobles talked and laughed, tasting fine wine and delicious food while enjoying the wonderful performances. The whole scene was lively and full of joy and festive atmosphere.

When Miss Xu San saw Qin Jiaojiao walking by, she hurriedly went to greet her and said with a smile on her face: "Miss Qi, it's been a long time since we last met! I'm planning to hold a small banquet on the fourth day of the New Year and invite some relatives and friends to get together. Thinking that you also like lively occasions, I would like to invite you to go with us. Would you mind coming?" After that, she gently pulled up Qin Jiaojiao's sleeve and shook it a few times, her eyes full of anticipation.

Qin Jiaojiao blinked and asked curiously, "Who are they?" Miss Xu San chuckled and said, "Just the sisters who usually hang out together, including Miss Lu. Aren't your family related to the Lu family? Then we can all play together, appreciate the plum blossoms, and make fragrant tea together."

The two had a pleasant conversation and said goodbye after agreeing on a time. Qin Jiaojiao followed the wife of Marquis An Ning and got on the carriage back to the Marquis' Mansion.

Before going to bed, Lady An Ning chatted with Nanny Lin: "The second son went to the military camp and did not come back for the New Year. I don't know how he is doing over there. He really doesn't care about me as his mother at all."

While helping the lady take off the jewelry on her head, Nanny Lin comforted her, "The Second Young Master may be too busy. The Second Young Master has been competitive since he was young. He must be working hard in the barracks to earn military merits."

The Marquis's wife sighed, "I would rather he be mediocre by my side, as long as we are safe and sound. This border is not peaceful, and who knows when a war will break out. He is a young master of the Marquis's mansion, and he has never suffered any hardship. When the time comes, the sword will be merciless. I dare not even think about it. I really gave birth to a debt collector!"

At this moment, the Marquis walked in from outside and asked loudly, "What debt collector?"

Nanny Lin hurried forward and saluted: "Hello, Lord Marquis."

Madam Hou said, "It couldn't be a debt collector. It's your second son. After he went to the military camp, he didn't even bring back a letter. I wonder how he spent the New Year?"

The Marquis stood by the bed and asked the maid to undress him, then said, "What's the matter? I have someone to take care of it. The letter was sent back a few days ago, but I didn't give it to you. Everything is fine. I will have someone send the letter to you tomorrow."

Madam Hou: "My Lord, you are such a fool. You didn't give me the letter from the second son. Do you know how worried I was?"

Lord: "I was so busy that I forgot about it. It's nothing. Everything is fine."

The Marquis's eyes were red. When the Marquis saw her like this, he quickly said, "Okay, okay, it's my fault."

Madam Hou: "You really can't understand a mother's heart at all! You didn't tell me the news about your son as soon as possible, and let me guess here. You really disappoint me!" Marquis: "Didn't I arrange someone to take care of him?" Madam Hou: "A mother worries about her son even when he is thousands of miles away, don't you know?" Marquis: "Okay, okay, it's my fault, Madam, punish me." As he said that, the Marquis put his face close to her, like a child who made a mistake. Madam Hou: "Forget it." Madam Hou pushed the Marquis away and said: "We are an old couple, can you be a little serious?" Marquis: "Why am I not serious?" Madam Hou: "You said, go to bed." The Marquis looked at the somewhat shy Madam and smiled, and that smile was like the warm sun in winter.