Rebirth is not a dream.

Early in the morning, the whole mansion was busy. Everyone dressed neatly and waited respectfully in front of the gate, waiting for the old lady to return. Some of them were whispering to each other, while others were looking forward to it, their faces full of anticipation.

Su Yue and others stood in front of the gate of the mansion, waiting anxiously from the early morning until almost noon, when the old lady arrived at the gate of An Ning Marquis' Mansion in her spacious and luxurious carriage.

The old lady's trip was quite spectacular, with a total of six exquisite carriages accompanying her. When the carriage slowly stopped, the curtain was gently lifted, and an old man with a kind face but a majestic aura appeared in front of everyone. The old lady was seen getting off the carriage slowly with the careful support of her personal maid named Haitang.

Seeing this, Marquis An Ning hurried forward to greet the old lady and personally supported her as she walked towards the mansion. At this time, the people around also rushed forward and greeted the old lady in unison, expressing their respect and welcome to her.

At this moment, a beautifully decorated carriage slowly stopped behind. After the door opened, a graceful and pretty lady and a handsome and dignified young master got out of the carriage one after another. Seeing this, the Marquis’s wife hurried forward, and the old lady introduced them to her: "This is Miss Sun from my mother's family, and that is Young Master Sun. They came here this time to stay in our house for a while and rest for a while."

The marquis's wife looked carefully at the two young men in front of her and couldn't help but admire: "Such outstanding looks are really pleasing to the eye! I'm sure you must be exhausted after traveling all the way here. Come with me into the mansion and have a rest." After that, she enthusiastically led Miss Sun and Young Master Sun into the mansion.

Afterwards, the group filed in and headed towards Chunhui Courtyard in the palace. Along the way, everyone seemed particularly respectful and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. The whole scene was solemn and dignified, as if a grand ceremony was being held.

After entering Chunhui Courtyard, the old lady sat down at the head of the table, and everyone stood on both sides according to their seniority. Marquis Anning introduced Su Yue and other younger generations to the old lady, and Su Yue and others bowed and greeted the old lady again. The old lady smiled and looked at Su Yue, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes. She said, "I am an old woman who has been back home this time, and I am sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time." Then, she turned to look at Marquis Anning, "Is everything going well in the Marquis' Mansion now?"

Marquis An Ning was about to answer, but the second master spoke first: "Mom! I have missed you all the time in the past two years! Without you by my side, I feel uncomfortable all over!"

The old lady laughed and scolded, "Alright, alright! You are so grown up, but you are still acting like a spoiled brat in front of your mother. Aren't you afraid that the younger generations will laugh at you?"

Before she finished her words, Miss Seventh threw herself into the old lady's arms like a young swallow, and said in a tender voice: "Grandma! I miss you so much! When you were not around, mother always bullied me..."

The old lady stroked Miss Seven's hair lovingly, and said with a smile, "Child, you have grown up so much, but you are still the same as when you were little, only knowing how to complain to your grandmother. But you have grown a lot taller, and you have become more beautiful and charming!"

Then, the old lady introduced the two young masters and young ladies who came with her to everyone: "These two are the grandson and granddaughter of your cousin's family. Come and get to know them."

Miss Sun stood up gracefully. Her face was as red as a peach, her eyebrows were as black as distant black, and her lips were red without any makeup. She bowed to everyone present and said softly, "I am Xie Nanqiao. I would like to pay my respects to my uncles and aunts here! I wish them good health and a long life. At the same time, I would also like to say hello to all my brothers, sisters and younger sisters!"

At the same time, Master Sun also stood up. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he was very elegant. He said in a clear voice: "My name is Xie Zhou, and I am honored to meet several uncles and aunts! I wish you all good fortune and longevity! In addition, I would like to say hello to all my brothers and sisters!" After that, he bowed to the bottom again.

Madam Hou smiled and said, "These are the nephews and nieces of the Xie family. They are really good-looking. Are you okay on the journey? Are you used to it in Kyoto?"

Xie Nanqiao replied: "Thank you for your concern, aunt. I have my great aunt taking care of me along the way. Everything has been fine."

The Marquis also asked Xie Zhou: "Nephew Xie, where are you studying now?"

Xie Zhou: "My nephew was studying at Baiya Academy and will take part in the autumn imperial examination this year."

Lord Hou: "Okay, it just so happens that your third cousin is also going to take the exam this year, so you two can go together."

Madam Hou then said, "Old Madam, Nan Qiao, and A Zhou must all be tired. You can take a rest first. We will welcome you together in the evening."

After everyone exchanged greetings, Xie Nanqiao and Xie Zhou followed the servants to the courtyard prepared in advance to rest.

Su Yue was already panting with exhaustion when she led Taozi and Chenxiang back to Yunxiao Courtyard. She had been standing for a whole morning, wondering: Do I have to wait so long at the door to pick someone up? There were so many servants in the mansion, why couldn't I wait until the old lady and her group entered the city before going out to greet them? After standing for most of the day, her legs were stiff.

Ding Xiang quickly placed the sumptuous lunch on the table and invited Su Yue to come over to eat. Tao Zi was busy arranging the dishes and asked curiously, "Miss, why did the young lady from the Xie family come to the capital? Mr. Xie came to take the autumn examination, but what is a girl doing here?"

Su Yue shook her head, saying that she didn't know, and guessed casually: "Maybe she wants to find a good marriage in Kyoto. Or maybe she just came here to play with her brother, who knows?"

Night fell quietly. The Marquis's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and a banquet was held to entertain the old lady and Xie Nanqiao and Xie Zhou who came from afar, to express their welcome.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the maids brought tea. As everyone drank the tea, the old lady looked at the Marquis and his wife and said, "I came back this time, first, to see you, and second, to let Nan Qiao stay in the capital for a while. She is also of marriageable age, and I want to find a good family for her in the capital."

The Marquis and his wife looked at each other, and the Marquis' wife smiled and said, "That's great. There are many outstanding young talents in the capital."

The Second Madam said, "With the old lady in charge, there are still talented people in Kyoto to choose from."

The old lady looked at the second lady and said, "Second wife, you are also a daughter-in-law of an aristocratic family and you have no sense of propriety when speaking."

The third lady smiled and said, "With the help of my eldest sister-in-law, I'm sure my cousin's niece will find her ideal husband."

The old lady said: "Yes, I trust the eldest daughter-in-law to do things. Nan Qiao will tell your eldest cousin when he has any ideas."

Xie Nanqiao lowered her head shyly and said, "It's all up to my grandmother and my aunt." After the banquet, Su Yue returned to Yunxiao Courtyard. Thinking of Xie Nanqiao whom she saw during the day, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart, wondering who would marry such a beautiful and gentle woman.