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

In the end, Shuangxi couldn't refuse He Yunze's request, and following He Yunze's instructions, she sent piping hot milk and rare storybooks to Ximoxuan.

When it comes to eating, drinking, and having fun, He Yunze is impeccable. After all, since being dismissed and investigated, he has spent all his time on these things, and the quality of the food is top-notch.

However, just as Shuangxi was delivering the things, they ran into Pei Wenyi, who had changed his clothes and was about to go out.

Pei Yunyi stopped in his tracks. He slightly raised his eyebrows, and when he looked at Shuangxi with his unchanging expression, there was a hint of something meaningful in his eyes.

Shuangxi shuddered, and before the young master in front of him could even speak, he spilled everything.

"This is our master's apology to our sister-in-law... Our master has gone completely mad because of what happened to the madam and the young mistress, which is why he has done so many wrong things today. He has already realized his mistakes... The milk is still warm."

Pei Wenyi smiled when he heard the word "sister-in-law".

His eyes first swept over the things in Shuangxi's hands, and after seeing what they were, he readily accepted them.

"I appreciate his kindness, but I'll behave myself in the future and avoid causing trouble."

"I brought the things in with me, and it just so happens that Madam likes them very much."

After saying this, Pei Yunyi strode into the house again.

Once his tall figure was gone, Shuangxi finally felt the stern aura that had been suppressing him disappear.

He hadn't expected to complete the task so easily and not return empty-handed, so he patted his chest, breathed a sigh of relief, and rushed back to report.

He Yunze was sitting on the empty soft couch, waiting for Shuangxi to report back.

Upon seeing Shuangxi return looking relaxed, with the things in her hands gone, He Yunze was overjoyed.

He calmed his wildly beating heart and asked Shuangxi, "How did it go? Did you deliver the things?"

Shuangxi forced a smile and nodded again.

"It was sent in because it's something the young mistress likes."

When He Yunze saw Song Xizhi nod, he knew that Song Xizhi had accepted his apology. He was overjoyed and couldn't hear anything else.

He wasn't sure if Song Xizhi had been reborn; he was just trying to convince himself.

But now that Song Xizhi has accepted his apology, it proves that what he thought before was true, and that everything can still be salvaged!

He murmured to himself, his eyes sparkling, "I knew it! I knew it! Zhizhi would definitely like what I gave her, she would definitely forgive me. No one in this world understands her tastes better than me!"

"Such a kind, gentle, and tender woman, it's natural to feel soft-hearted..."

He Yunze was not only happy at this moment, but also ecstatic. He was happier than when he was prime minister in his previous life.

After the double happiness, he choked up and suddenly didn't know what to say.

He Yunze was so engrossed in his joy that he didn't notice Shuangxi's somewhat evasive expression. He just kept giving instructions to himself.

"Since Zhizhi likes it and can accept my apology, then I will send it to her every day."

As he spoke, he hurriedly got off the bed: "She just fell into the water and caught a chill today, so she probably doesn't have an appetite. I'm going out now to find the best local snacks so she can have something different to eat."

Upon hearing this, Shuangxi finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Over a decade of affection brought him to his knees before He Yunze, his eyes brimming with tears as he spoke:

“Master! What time is it? Madam is now confined by the master and is making a fuss about divorcing me. Young Madam has been sent to the Buddhist hall and is not being given food. There is also a pregnant Madam Yi in the manor.”

"The Marquis's mansion is in turmoil right now, yet you're still thinking about food and entertainment, not even caring about your official position and future! Do you think that just because you sent some trinkets as an apology, anyone will respect you?"

"Aren't you afraid that if Lady Yi gives birth to a boy, you will no longer have a place in the Marquis's mansion?"

Shuangxi's words were so powerful that He Yunze suddenly fell silent and sat back down on the soft couch in a daze.

The sound of Song Xizhi's clear voice echoed in his ears again, and to him it was like heavenly music.

"They only despise people, not things."

"Even if you wear fine silks and satins, adorn yourself with gold and silver jewelry, and eat the finest delicacies, they will still look down on you and only say, 'You're all show and no substance.'"

"The candied hawthorn and the storybook are innocent. They are neither superior nor inferior. If they are, it is because they are implicated by their owners, just like this tabby cat, who cannot judge people well."

In his past life, Song Xizhi would often whisper tenderly in his ear:

"My husband...I believe you..."

Even if no one believes in your abilities, I believe in you. As long as you work hard and take each step steadily and practically, you will definitely have a bright and promising future.

"At that time, you will be a great father to our children, providing them with shelter and protection from the wind and rain. You will be my most reliable husband, ensuring that no one bullies or humiliates me, and that we will stay together forever, living in harmony and mutual respect..."

When He Yunze recalled these words, his eyes welled up with tears, and his voice gradually became low and hoarse:

"That's right... I not only don't have any official position now, but I'm also a criminal. Even if I give her the little trinkets she likes, what's the use?"

"If I can't protect her from the wind and rain, everyone will look down on me and laugh at her because of that..."

Shuangxi was quite surprised that her words had such a great effect.

However, he quickly composed himself and coaxed, "Yes, then what should you do?"

He Yunze sat on the soft couch, lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment: "Be down-to-earth and practical..."

"Since I rely on my father, I must take the path steadily and diligently, pass the imperial examinations and enter officialdom, starting from scratch, until I can stand beside her and stand shoulder to shoulder with her with ease."

Having thought this through, He Yunce had made up his mind.

His previous success was due to Song Xizhi's help, but his misfortune at the beginning of this life, apart from Song Ruoan, was because he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits.

This caused him to lose sight of the situation, and he even thought that he was the powerful prime minister who could command the court, or the invincible minister in front of the emperor...

If he relies on his memories from his past life and follows Zhizhi's advice to be down-to-earth, he is probably no worse than his brother and will surely be able to give Zhizhi a better future.

He Yunze thought about it, and his restless heart finally calmed down. He said to Shuangxi, "You can find milk, storybooks, and candied hawthorns and other snacks carefully, and send them to Zhizhi every day."

Tell her to wait for me.

Shuangxi's eyes widened: "Waiting for what?"

He Yunze replied as if he had made a decision, his eyes filled with sorrow: "Wait for me to go on the scientific expedition. I have done so many wrong and stupid things in the past, and hurt her so much. I am very grateful that she can forgive me."

“I will live the rest of my life for her. I am so grateful to God that things have not reached a dead end, that everything can still be salvaged, and that I can repent and atone for my sins.”