After being reborn with my scumbag ex-husband, I became his sister-in-law.

A middle-aged woman and her entourage rushed in, stepping over the threshold of the restaurant with a very anxious expression.

Upon seeing Zhao Qianlan's familiar face, He Yunze abruptly stood up from his seat, his previously tense heart instantly relaxing.

He took a deep breath and, seizing the opportunity, shouted, "Three thousand and fifty taels!"

Upon hearing He Yunze's voice, Zhao Qianlan abruptly turned to face him. Before anyone else could speak, she screamed at the top of her lungs, "Song Xizhi! Come out here, Song Xizhi!"

The two worked together very well.

Her sudden interruption startled everyone present, and all eyes turned to Zhao Qianlan.

The shopkeeper, who had been standing on the platform, paused, slightly raised his hand, and called several servants forward to stop him.

"Madam, may I ask what your intentions are?"

"The restaurant is currently undergoing an auction. If you would like to participate, you will need to make an appointment in advance for the next auction."

Feeling the puzzled and confused looks from everyone, Zhao Qianlan suddenly felt a little scared, and her throat became dry.

Seeing that she couldn't speak for a long time, He Yunze became more anxious and hurriedly coaxed her to speak: "Mother-in-law! What happened at home that made you so anxious?"

"Are you looking for your sister-in-law urgently?"

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Qianlan suddenly came to her senses and hurriedly exclaimed, "Song Xizhi! Where are you, Song Xizhi!"

He looked as if he was about to cry: "Your grandmother is dying! I've come to find you so you can go back and see her one last time!"

"Aren't you an imperial physician? Aren't you the vice-president of the court? Hurry back and save her! Her family is waiting for you to come back!"

Hearing Zhao Qianlan's sorrowful words, which were filled with deep anxiety, everyone present suddenly realized what was going on, and their gazes towards Zhao Qianlan changed from incomprehension to sympathy.

At this moment, Zhao Qianlan was still shouting and screaming, her appearance practically tearful:

"Song Xizhi! Why aren't you coming out? Don't you want to save your grandmother?"

"No matter what, she is still your grandmother. Blood is thicker than water. You've been saving people from suffering outside and were appointed as the Vice-Judge by His Majesty. You wouldn't just stand by and watch your own grandmother die, would you?"

Zhao Qianlan's words resonated with everyone, who looked up at Song Xizhi and shouted, "That's right! Hurry and go save Grandma!"

"What could be more important than your grandmother?"

Filial piety is of paramount importance!

He Yunce also gazed at the tightly closed curtains on the second floor, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

He had already raised the price one last time before Zhao Qianlan spoke. If he pretended to be in a hurry now, then Song Xizhi bringing up the auction again would seem inappropriate and cold-blooded.

The item must be his.

Thinking of this, He Yunze nodded hurriedly in agreement: "Yes, sister-in-law, come down quickly. The auction is no longer a big deal. Let's hurry back to the Song residence and visit Grandmother!"

Zhao Qianlan and He Yunze's coordinated performance completely flattered Song Xizhi, leaving her unable to offer any further explanation. She could only follow Zhao Qianlan back to the Song residence first.

After all, even He Yunze, the son-in-law, was so worried that he took the initiative to suggest going back with Song Xizhi.

No sooner had He Yunze finished speaking than the curtain in front of Song Xizhi was pulled open in an instant.

Her stunningly beautiful face was revealed in the candlelight.

Song Xizhi slowly lowered his head and met He Yunce's gaze.

When Song Xizhi met He Yunce's meaningful eyes, he saw through everything about him.

I saw through his hesitation, his fear and tension, and also his probing and ruthlessness.

He Yunze did it on purpose. His actions were not only to obtain the large lacquer mother-of-pearl inlay, but also to test whether he had been reborn.

By putting himself in such a precarious position, whatever choice he makes will only bring him benefit and no harm.

What a brilliant plan!

Only if he doesn't obtain the large lacquer mother-of-pearl inlay that the Empress Dowager liked in her previous life will He Yunze's suspicions about his rebirth be dispelled.

Thinking it over, Song Xizhi slowly got up from the chair, took Wu Mama's hand, and walked downstairs:

Then everyone heard her clear yet anxious voice coming from above: "Grandmother is seriously ill? How could this happen so suddenly?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qianlan, who was standing still, blinked and stammered without answering.

He Yunze hurriedly said, "This is quite unexpected for everyone, sister-in-law, let's go back quickly!"

Song Xizhi walked down to the first floor and stood in front of He Yunce again.

The two stared at each other briefly.

She nodded, her eyes seemingly filled with worry: "Yes, Uncle, then you should hurry and prepare the horses!"

After saying this, Song Xizhi hurriedly walked out, seemingly forgetting about the restaurant and the lacquerware and mother-of-pearl inlay.

Watching Song Xizhi's hurried departure, He Yunze stood there, but suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

He Yunze felt his blood surging through his body, and even the meridians in his body became unobstructed.

It's because I worry too much.

Song Xizhi was unaware of the importance of this large lacquer mother-of-pearl inlay; she had not been reborn at all!

Because he dared to guarantee that if someone were reborn and knew the importance of this lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay to the Empress Dowager, no matter what happened, they would never so calmly and directly give it up.

After all, this means a bright future, wealth and honor, the appreciation of the Empress Dowager and His Majesty, and a chance to turn the tide!

Moreover, Song Xizhi is so wealthy, and she has absolutely no affection for her grandmother.

How could I possibly give up such a great opportunity for the sake of my so-called grandmother?

The only explanation is that He Yunce is the only one who has been reborn! He is the true chosen one of heaven!

As He Yunze thought about it, his chest pounded with excitement. Zhao Qianlan turned her head and gave him a smug look, and he smiled back at her.

He then followed behind Zhao Qianlan, striding out.

He Yunze was overjoyed, feeling as if he were walking on a broad road to promotion and advancement.

The carriage that Zhao Qianlan had prepared was parked at the entrance of the restaurant. Seeing Song Xi get into the carriage, He Yunze took a step forward and also intended to get into another carriage.

Then the restaurant owner hurriedly stood aside and asked, "Honorable sir! Honorable sir! You have something to attend to and you're leaving now, but what should we do with this large lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay?"

Hearing this, He Yunze felt even more at ease, and the fact that the budget had been exceeded by more than two thousand taels did not bother him at all.

After all, this thing was obtained, and it was obtained in Song Xizhi's hands.

More importantly, Song Xizhi was not reborn!

Thinking of this, He Yunze gave the shopkeeper a reassuring look: "Don't worry, I won't shortchange you on the more than three thousand taels of silver. Keep the things for me, and I'll come back to pick them up tomorrow after I've finished dealing with things here."

After saying this, he stepped onto the carriage first, and the carriage hurriedly headed towards the old Song family residence.

However, while also in the carriage, Granny Wu's expression was one of great distress.

She looked worriedly in Song Xizhi's direction, her tone still indignant: "Miss, for the sake of your reputation, you should have returned to the Song residence first to treat Old Madam Song's illness."

"But they're working together, this is clearly a trap they set. What if He Yunze gets his hands on that Buddha statue tomorrow?"

As Granny Wu recalled the scene just now, she became increasingly angry: "That He Yunze, his methods are truly despicable!"

"No matter what you do this time, it's wrong. You can only go along with him. It's so frustrating! I'm so incredibly frustrated!"

Upon hearing this, Song Xizhi shook his head, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, his eyes sparkling, his tone calm and composed.

"Feeling frustrated? I'm more afraid that He Yunze and Zhao Qianlan will be so angry they'll vomit blood after they find out the truth."

Her words were spoken with a smile, which surprised Granny Wu greatly and aroused her curiosity even more: "Miss, what do you mean by this?"