After being reborn, her aloof ex-husband and her crazy deceased husband got into a fight.

Nanshan is located outside the city of Danzhou, about several dozen miles away. It takes about an hour to get there by carriage or horse.

Although Nanshan is neither high nor steep, it is renowned for its beauty and spiritual energy. The mountain is not only covered in lush trees, but also boasts waterfalls, springs, and streams, making it a place of exceptional natural beauty and spiritual charm.

However, what truly made Nanshan famous was its mountainside covered in red maple leaves. In late autumn, the red leaves across the mountain resembled burning flames, vibrant and magnificent, becoming a breathtaking splash of color between heaven and earth.

The people of Danzhou Prefecture love this color. Every October, when the mountains are covered with red maple leaves, people flock to Nanshan to enjoy the scenery.

Madam Qian's autumn outing to Nanshan was held under the guise of this beautiful scenery, and the time was chosen to be October when the maple leaves were at their reddest.

To prepare for this autumn outing to Nanshan, Madam Qian had reported to the prefectural government well in advance and even spent five hundred taels of silver to request the prefectural government to send garrison troops to clear Nanshan for a day. Soldiers were stationed at the entrance at the foot of the mountain, and only those with invitations were allowed to go up the mountain.

Madam Qian went to great lengths to arrange her youngest daughter's marriage.

On the day of the autumn outing to Nanshan

Before dawn, Gan Cai'er got up early and dashed into the east side room to get dressed with Zhu Xiaoxiao.

It wasn't until dawn that the two of them slowly stepped out of the room.

The two women, one in light green and the other in crimson, one gentle and elegant, the other bright and charming, were both young girls in the prime of their youth, standing gracefully in the autumn morning light, utterly stunning.

Lan Tingzhou, who was waiting in the main hall, couldn't help but darken his eyes when he saw the two people's attire.

Seeing Lan Tingzhou's displeasure, Zhu Xiaoxiao secretly glanced at Gan Cai'er, then greeted Lan Tingzhou, slipped away, and ran off with her skirt up.

Lan Tingzhou slowly walked up to Gan Cai'er and stood there.

"Why are you dressed like an unmarried woman?"

Gan Cai'er's heart skipped a beat, thinking to herself, "I was really scolded."

Today, she wore the "tassel bun," which is currently very popular among young girls, rather than the "upward-facing bun," which is often worn by married women.

You must know that Lan Tingzhou always valued etiquette and rules. For a married woman to dress like a young girl was, in his eyes, a huge deviation from propriety and a breach of wifely virtue!

Faced with Lan Tingzhou's questioning, she dared not say that she had done this simply to show off her new clothes. Otherwise, Lan Tingzhou would definitely not let her leave the house.

"I'm doing this all for Xiao Xiao," Gan Cai'er said calmly.

Lan Tingzhou looked at her calmly.

"Do you know why I absolutely have to go on this autumn outing?" Gan Cai'er blinked and leaned closer to Lanting Boat in a mysterious manner.

A subtle fragrance wafted closer, disturbing Lan Tingzhou's sense of smell.

That was the scent of osmanthus that Gan Cai'er often used. A faint, alluring fragrance drifted into Lan Tingzhou's nostrils. Lan Tingzhou's eyes darkened slightly, and his fingertips twitched almost imperceptibly.

"I don't know," Lan Tingzhou said calmly, lowering his eyes.

"Xiao Xiao is almost of marriageable age. When she came to Danzhou Prefecture this time, Madam Zhu specifically asked me to keep an eye on her."

"Madam Qian is organizing this autumn outing precisely to find a husband for Miss Qian the Third. I heard she has invited many outstanding men from the city, which is perfect. So, I definitely have to go."

"What does this have to do with you pretending to be a young girl?" Lan Tingzhou remained unmoved.

"Well, Xiao Xiao is a bit timid, she's a little shy and embarrassed, so she insisted that I dress the same as her so that I could keep her company."

Zhu Xiaoxiao is timid and shy? Ha, how come he never knew that? He's known Zhu Xiaoxiao for at least seven or eight years.

Lan Tingzhou glanced at Gan Cai'er indifferently.

Gan Cai'er made up her mind; changing clothes was out of the question! The new outfits she and Zhu Xiaoxiao had made were all girlish.

Without saying a word, she grabbed Lan Tingzhou and started walking out.

"Oh dear, we'd better hurry or we'll be late."

Lan Tingzhou naturally wouldn't believe Gan Cai'er's blatant lies. He looked down at the woman who was pulling him hard, and saw that a few strands of hair from her tassel bun were fluttering in the breeze, swaying gently and lively, full of energy.

Although Gan Cai'er has been married to him for over a year, she doesn't show any signs of being a woman. Perhaps it's because she married too young, entering the family at fifteen, and is only in her early sixteens now.

At this moment, she has returned to her girlish attire, and it looks perfectly natural on her. In fact, it adds a touch of charm to her radiant beauty, making her even more dazzling.

Suddenly, he didn't want to go to the autumn outing anymore.

The sun is shining brightly today, and the academy is closed for the day. If we could close the doors, hold our wives, and sit in the courtyard, we would truly appreciate this beautiful day.

But once Gan Cai'er made up her mind to do something, nothing could change it, and Lan Tingzhou eventually went with her to the autumn outing.

When they arrived, a considerable number of carriages and horses had already gathered at the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Xiao Hong roughly counted them; there were thirty or forty carriages alone, and even more horses.

Xiao Hong clicked her tongue in amazement and said, "Are all the unmarried young masters from the prominent families of Danzhou Prefecture here?"

"Hehe, it doesn't matter whether the young masters come or not, I just hope the young ladies will come." Gan Cai'er jumped off the carriage, full of heroic spirit.

The moment her feet touched the ground, she saw Lan Tingzhou standing on horseback to the side, his gaze indifferent. The smile on her face froze instantly, and she awkwardly fell silent.

Because Zhu Xiaoxiao and Gan Cai'er were riding in the same carriage, Lan Tingzhou rode a horse this time to avoid suspicion.

Lan Tingzhou nimbly dismounted and said, "You are dressed like this today, so it's inconvenient to tell others that you are my wife. If anyone asks, just say you are my cousin from the Xie family."

"Yes, my husband is so thoughtful." Gan Cai'er smiled sweetly at Lan Tingzhou, her expression clearly trying to please him.

Wear it a thousand times, but flattery never wears it.

Lanting Zhou sighed almost imperceptibly.

"Then am I your cousin too?" Zhu Xiaoxiao jumped down from the carriage and asked with a smile.

“Miss Zhu is too kind. Lord Zhu has served as an official for over forty years, and his diligence and love for the people have earned him a far-reaching reputation. I would never dare to try to curry favor with him,” Lan Tingzhou said calmly, turning slightly to the side.

"Hehe, A-Cai, your husband is still that boring blockhead!" Zhu Xiaoxiao covered her mouth and laughed when her teasing failed.

"Your wood can win the top spot twice? Has it become a spirit? As for you, if your eyesight is not good, you should go see a doctor to get it checked out, lest you become blinder and blinder in the future."

Gan Cai'er couldn't tolerate anyone saying anything bad about Lan Tingzhou, so she immediately rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Tsk, tsk, truly a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl..."

Gan Cai'er and Zhu Xiaoxiao laughed and teased each other all the way, like two birds flying back to the forest, walking away without looking back.

Lan Tingzhou stood quietly in place. This was the first time since he had known Gan Cai'er that he had been ignored by her and left behind.

He found it quite novel, both relieved and somewhat awkward.

He slowly took a step and followed the two at a distance.

Gan Cai'er and Zhu Xiaoxiao were used to playing wildly in the countryside since they were young, and they were both in excellent physical condition, so climbing mountains was no problem for them. The two laughed and joked all the way, and easily arrived at "Dianjiang Pavilion".

Nanshan has ten scenic spots, the first of which is the "Dianjiang Pavilion".

The "Dianjiang Pavilion" is built on a gentle slope in an open area, consisting of three pavilions surrounded by a corridor.

The woods around the pavilion are sparse and the flowers and grasses are abundant. In spring there are sage flowers, indigo flowers in summer, and wild chrysanthemums in autumn, each season offering a different view. Not far away, there is a stream with clear, sparkling water.

Visitors to the mountains usually stop here to rest.

When Gan Cai'er and Zhu Xiaoxiao arrived, several people were already sitting in the pavilions, almost all of them women. The men who were with them were sitting or lying around the stream.

As soon as Gan Cai'er stepped into the pavilion, she felt gazes coming from all directions, seemingly unintentional, yet scrutinizing her intently. A fleeting look of amazement and barely perceptible jealousy crossed her eyes.

Gan Cai'er raised an eyebrow slightly and winked at Zhu Xiaoxiao triumphantly, "See? The effect is not bad."

She pulled Zhu Xiaoxiao back and forth between the three pavilions. On the third time, Zhu Xiaoxiao couldn't take it anymore and plopped down on the railing of the corridor, refusing to move.

"Xiao Xiao, the agate button on your dress is very fitting for today, complementing the red maple leaves all over the mountain. It's much better than the white jade button you picked out yourself. Aunt Lü has a good eye," Gan Cai'er exclaimed.

Zhu Xiaoxiao wore a light blue dress with a pleated skirt and a thin jacket. A string of bright red agate buttons was the finishing touch to her outfit.

Gan Cai'er's inexplicable ramblings left Zhu Xiaoxiao completely bewildered. But before Zhu Xiaoxiao could say anything, a little girl sitting not far from them came over.

"Sister, this dress is quite unique. I've never seen it at any of my other sisters' homes. May I ask which shop you had it made?"

Upon hearing this, Gan Cai'er's face immediately lit up with joy. It was all worth circling around in circles! This was exactly the question she had been waiting for.

So, Gan Cai'er sat down next to the young girl in a friendly manner, told her the address of Jinxiufang, and even raved about it at length. Finally, Zhu Xiaoxiao couldn't bear it any longer and she stopped talking.

"Ah Cai, is your family bankrupt? You look like you're really short of money." Zhu Xiaoxiao said helplessly.

"It's not bankrupt yet, but it will be in ten years or so," Gan Cai'er thought to herself.

"No one ever thinks they have too little money?" Gan Cai'er suppressed her emotions and smiled casually. "My family are business people, so naturally, the bigger the business, the happier we are."

At this moment, Xiao Hong and Huan'er went to the forest and picked a lot of wild chrysanthemums. Gan Cai'er casually picked out two that were in full bloom, put one in Zhu Xiaoxiao's hair and the other in her own.

"Lan Tingzhou is so good at studying, he'll definitely earn you a title of Lady of the First Rank in the future. Why do you need to worry about making a living?" Zhu Xiaoxiao said dismissively.

These words instantly dampened Gan Cai'er's spirits. Lan Tingzhou had indeed secured an imperial title for his wife, but that wife wasn't her.

"Let's go, let's continue up the mountain."

Gan Cai'er lost her playful mood, stood up, and silently headed up the mountain.

She hadn't walked far when suddenly, a lazy, casual male voice rang out behind her.

"Miss, your flowers have fallen."

Gan Cai'er's heart skipped a beat, her legs went weak, and she almost fell. She suddenly turned her head and looked back in a panic.