The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Gu Fengyuan and his group hurriedly arrived at Luoxue Garden.

Of course, this group did not include the women in the back courtyard. After reprimanding them yesterday, Gu Fengyuan sent someone to tell them not to disturb Ling Xi's recovery at Luoxue Garden unless necessary, and to come and visit her after she recovered! The women knew Gu Fengyuan's temper well, and they obeyed his orders without question!

Inside the room, Hua Ying was already waiting in front of Gu Lingxi's bed. When she saw the group approaching, she quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This servant greets Master, Madam, and Eldest Young Master!"

Gu Fengyuan waved his hand and said indifferently, "Get up. Has the Second Miss woken up? Has her injury been treated?"

"Reporting to Master, Miss shows no signs of waking up yet. Last night, I applied the ointment to her wound as Mr. Qi instructed! Please rest assured, Master and Madam!" Seeing that no one responded, Hua Ying cautiously added, "I have prepared the medicine as Mr. Qi instructed, and I will fetch it now!"

"Okay, go ahead." Gu Fengyuan nodded slightly.

Sunlight streamed gently through the window, filling the room. Gu Fengyuan slowly moved to the bedside, his gaze soft as he looked at the person on the bed, a complex mix of emotions on his face.

That glance held deep affection and despair, tenderness tinged with pain. Through the figure on the bed, he seemed to see that person again, that graceful figure, even just a glimpse of their back, so captivating! That silvery voice, even just calling out "Brother Feng Yuan," felt like the most beautiful sound in the world! Only that person could evoke such complex and conflicted emotions in him! A desire he couldn't resist, yet a sweet and unforgettable experience!

Yao'er! What exactly happened back then? Where did you and Brother Ye go? Why didn't you even care about your daughter? Whenever he recalled those past events, his heart ached terribly. He sighed softly, trying to suppress these negative emotions, and his face remained calm and composed.

"Ouch, that hurts!" A very low cry of pain pulled Gu Fengyuan out of his past memories.

Gu Lingxi opened her eyes and groggily looked around: a large, openwork carved bed, layers of pink bed curtains hanging down, an antique sandalwood dressing table with an oval, simple and elegant bronze mirror on it, a mahogany zither in the corner, and a pear wood window with exquisite floral carvings!

Uh! This looks like a classic, elegant woman's room. What a dream! What kind of dream is this?! Ouch! My head hurts so much! After grimacing for a while, she habitually tapped her head, which only aggravated the injury on her head, causing her to gasp in pain.

Upon seeing this, Feng Rou'er hurriedly grabbed her hand, both delighted and worried, and scolded, "Don't you know you have a head injury? How can you be so reckless!"

Seeing the beautiful woman holding her hand and talking to her, Ling Xi was still a little confused!

Where am I? Am I dreaming? Recalling everything that happened at the bottom of the cliff, and looking at the ancient room and the strangely dressed people in front of me, feeling the real touch and pain! Ling Xi woke up with a start, her heart filled with panic!

Could it be... that I... time-traveled? My soul transmigrated? Then what about my old body? Ugh! It definitely doesn't exist anymore! Calm down, calm down, what's the panic! Ugh! I'm getting more and more pathetic! I used to be a special agent, a top-notch modern person, what haven't I seen? Time travel is nothing, it's a miracle I didn't die! With my intelligence and skills, how could I possibly be at a disadvantage!

She patted her wildly beating heart and looked at the people in front of her, asking, "Who are you? Who am I? Where is this?"

Upon hearing Ling Xi speak, Feng Rou'er excitedly tightened her grip on her hand. But after clearly hearing what Ling Xi said, she was first shocked, then tears streamed down her face uncontrollably: "My Xi'er, you've suffered so much! It's all my fault. I shouldn't have agreed to let you go to Qinghua Temple to pray for blessings, otherwise you wouldn't have suffered this calamity! It's all my fault!"

As Feng Rou'er spoke, she gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief. Then she pointed at Gu Fengyuan and Gu Yunyang and said, "Xi'er, this is your father, and this is your brother! I am your mother! You are the second young lady of our Gu State General's Mansion, Gu Lingxi! You are my darling! Don't you remember at all?"

Gu Lingxi blinked. Gu Lingxi? The same name as her sister! That's right! Looking at Feng Rou'er's expectant eyes, it seemed that if she dared to say she didn't know her, she would definitely burst into tears like a flood breaking through a dam!

"Hey! Can I tell you I really don't know you guys?!" Gu Lingxi glanced at the group, her mind racing. She had already made up her mind. She had no family or ties over there. Since fate had given her a second chance at life, she would cherish it. The original owner of this body was dead, so from now on, she would be the master of this body! She was Gu Lingxi!

He sought justice and revenge for her, because his intuition told him that the original owner's death was probably not so simple, and he also took care of her family in her place! Although his heart had long since turned cold and ruthless over the years, his longing and attachment to family and relatives had never diminished in the slightest.

Mom, Dad, Brother! Okay! I'll try to calm this crybaby mom down first, or she'll drown me!

"My beautiful mother, please don't cry. I injured my head and have temporarily forgotten what happened before. I might remember it after I recover for a while. Please don't cry. It's not important at all compared to my being alive, is it, Mother?" The cunning woman deliberately emphasized the last sentence to find the best excuse for her future ignorance!

“Yes! Mother, once my sister’s injury heals, she will be just like before. Let her drink her medicine first, or it will get cold!” Gu Yunyang took the medicine bowl from Hua Ying and comforted his mother.

"Good! Xi'er is right. As long as you come back safely, Mother will be at ease. Here, drink your medicine first, and your injury will heal. Open your mouth! Mother will feed you."

Feng Rou'er took the bowl of medicine, blew on it to cool it down, and gently brought it to Ling Xi's lips.

"It's not too hot anymore, Xi'er, open your mouth." She fed him the medicine spoonful by spoonful, her movements so gentle!

Ling Xi was somewhat dazed, mechanically drinking the medicine offered to her lips. Although the medicine was bitter, there was nothing she could do—this was ancient times! But her mother's doting gaze and gentle actions gave her a warm and sweet feeling. This was what it felt like to have a mother!

Over the years, Ling Xi had almost forgotten what it felt like to have family and a mother.

At such a young age, I can't remember many things. In my hazy memory, there are only the stars that night, blurry figures, and blurry laughter.

All that remained were those cold memories and merciless scenes. The bitterness set off by the warmth was even more unbearable. Having been reborn, she did not want to be influenced by her past life again, did not want to live so coldly and numbly, and did not want to live for others or organizations again. She wanted to truly live for herself, to act freely, and not to go against her own heart.

Tears welled up in her eyes but she couldn't hold them back and they streamed down her face, dripping into the medicine.

It's been over a decade, and I've forgotten what tears taste like. This feeling of being loved by family is damn good! What's done is done, so let's accept it and go with the flow! Let bygones be bygones! From this moment on, I'm going to start living a new life.

Having gained clarity of mind and no longer feeling lost, Gu Lingxi's eyes shone with determination and a glimmer of hope for the future! Watch how I navigate this strange world, not seeking grand, earth-shattering achievements, but simply a carefree and fulfilling life! To live a free and joyful life to the fullest!

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