Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

"I didn't." Shen Wanqing was embarrassed to be seen through. Her heart was beating very fast and she made a hypocritical excuse.

"Major General Du Zhijie of the General's Mansion is a handsome man, but I heard that he is very aloof and cold like an iceberg. Are you sure you still like him?" Xuanyuan Qiaoer saw through Shen Wanqing's thoughts at a glance, shook her head and sighed, feeling sorry for her friend.

"He is not like that. He is a very good person." Shen Wanqing lowered her eyes.

When she mentioned Du Zhijie, her heart softened. He was such a good person. Thinking back to her previous life, she had become a burden to him.

Now that she has a second chance to live, it is time for her to use her whole heart to help fulfill Du Zhijie's reputation.

She must work harder and harder to become the best woman in the world so that she can be worthy of walking side by side with Du Zhijie.

"He is a good person, but people from families like you and me cannot have independent marriage decisions. We have to wait for our parents to arrange our own marriages, and it is difficult to marry someone we like." Xuanyuan Qiao'er couldn't help but sigh, feeling the injustice of being a woman.

"Qiao'er, although we are women, we also have the right to choose our marriage. If we don't work hard, how do you know it won't work out? Are you just waiting for your parents to arrange a marriage? Is that the kind of marriage you want?" Shen Wanqing took her hand and smiled.

Xuanyuan Qiaoer immediately shook her head.

"So when we meet someone we like, we must be brave enough to break away from worldly concepts and strive for happiness for the rest of our lives." Shen Wanqing's eyes were shining, and her gaze lingered in the direction where Du Zhijie left.

"Qing'er is right. If you live with someone you don't like for your whole life and you both get tired of each other, how painful it would be." Xuanyuan Qiao'er nodded in agreement.

"So, the person you like is really Du Zhijie!" Xuanyuan Qiaoer seemed unwilling to give up until she got the answer from her heart.

"Guess?" Shen Wanqing blinked and ran forward with a smile.

Xuanyuan Qiaoer caught up with Shen Wanqing, and the two joked with each other and bought some small items.

It was not until the prince went west that the two of them returned home with a full harvest.

"Miss, we finally found you. Madam asked me to take you back to the mansion." The maidservant beside Xuanyuan Qiao'er was sweating profusely while running. It seemed that she had escaped secretly.

"Why are you here? Does mother know?" The little girl nodded, her face full of anxiety.

"Go back quickly and don't let your aunt worry." Shen Wanqing persuaded.

"But... Qing'er... I..." Xuanyuan Qiao'er was dragged away by the little girl before she could finish her words. If this young lady didn't come out, she would be the one to be punished in the end.

Seeing her friend's funny expression, Shen Wanqing waved at her lovingly. Seeing Xuanyuan Qiao'er walk away, she also quickened her pace back home.

After just a few steps, she was attracted by a burst of noise. She walked forward and saw a poor scholar being pushed and shoved by a few ruffians.

"Please, benefactors, I really need this little money to buy medicine for my old mother. It's life-saving money." The scholar pleaded anxiously.

The scholar held the bag tightly in his hands. Even when facing so many people, he was not afraid at all.

Shen Wanqing couldn't stand people who bullied the weak. She said coldly, "You're bullying me in broad daylight. Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the police?"

When the ruffians saw that it was a girl, they were not afraid at first, but when they heard that the police had been notified, they knew that they had run into a tough opponent today. They did not try to steal the silver from the scholar, and in the blink of an eye, the figure disappeared.

Seeing that the hooligans had all run away, the poor scholar thanked Shen Wanqing repeatedly: "Thank you very much for your help today, Miss. I will never forget it."

Shen Wanqing smiled faintly: "Don't worry about it. You are so filial and kind-hearted. But why did you fall to such a state?"

The scholar sighed, "I grew up in poverty. I came to Kyoto with my mother because I have to take the imperial examination next year. My mother has been ill for many years, and this is all the money we have. Today, I didn't expect to encounter these ruffians. I am helpless."

Shen Wanqing did not ask any more questions. She understood the principle of a hero. She handed her purse to the scholar and said, "This is all the money I have today. Take it and buy some good medicine for your mother. If you have any problems in the future, come to the Shenhou Mansion to find me and say you are looking for the fourth young lady."

The scholar quickly waved his hand and refused: "Thanks to the young lady's help today, it is already a great favor to me. I cannot accept this money."

Shen Wanqing knew that what scholars cared about most was integrity. She said calmly, "I'm not giving you this silver today for free. Just make me a promise after you pass the imperial examination."

The scholar took the silver with tears in his eyes and said, "My lady, I will repay you with all my heart after my birthday. However, I have nothing but this music sheet that I created myself. I hope you will not despise me."

Shen Wanqing took the music sheet, flipped it open casually, and read it seriously. Halfway through, she suddenly opened her eyes wide in disbelief and was slightly startled.

She had actually heard most of the songs on it. In her previous life, Shen Wanru surpassed all the other beauties at the Hundred Flowers Banquet and won the title of the most talented woman in Kyoto.

All the music she had played was on it. But she couldn't figure out how Shen Wanqing got this music sheet.

However, there are still a few days before the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

It turns out that all of Shen Wanru's fame and talent in her previous life were stolen from this piano score.

This is truly a case of searching high and low for something. Without this music sheet, how can you possibly fulfill your glorious reputation?

Shen Wanqing closed the music score and had a plan in mind.

"This music sheet means so much to you, how can I accept it?" Shen Wanqing liked it very much, but how could she deny such a gentleman's kindness? Moreover, these pieces were all divine songs; playing any one of them would be enough to make him famous. He had expended so much effort to create such a treasure.

Seeing that Shen Wanqing refused to accept it, he became a little anxious: "Miss, this music sheet is just buried in my hands. The reason why I created it is to let it play its role and let the world hear this beautiful music. If you have it in your hands, you can play it for the world to hear. This can also be considered its value. But Miss, please don't despise it as a worthless music sheet."

Having said that, if she continued to refuse, the scholar would think her music sheet was cheap. So Shen Wanqing didn't hesitate any longer. She nodded and accepted the music sheet. "Thank you very much. I also wish you a good score in the imperial examination soon. Remember to come to the Hou Mansion to find me if you have any difficulties in the future."

The scholar nodded in agreement, said goodbye to Shen Wanqing, and turned to leave. His determined back seemed to tell the world that he would definitely realize his dream.

The weather had darkened, and Shen Wanqing did not dare to delay and quickened her pace to rush to the mansion. Although the world was peaceful now, who could guarantee that it would be safe?