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

Gan Cai'er clearly remembers that she died, in a blizzard, on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

So when she opened her eyes again, she was completely dazed. For a moment, she didn't know where she was, or whether she was a human or a ghost.

Gan Cai'er stared blankly at the large expanse of lush green trees overhead, lost in thought.

The midday sun pierced through the leaves, sprinkling her with golden light, making her feel warm and comfortable, just like her childhood days.

She recognized the tree; it was a locust tree.

Locust trees are everywhere in her hometown of Qingshui Town. She loves the sweet and fragrant taste of locust flowers, and every spring she climbs the trees to pick them to eat.

Gan Cai'er was somewhat dazed. Where did this locust tree come from? If she remembered correctly, there were very few locust trees in the capital city. And why did this tree look more and more like the one at the Lan family's old house in Qingshui Town?

Could it be that my soul has returned to my hometown?

"Miss, Miss, it's all done!" An excited voice came from afar, breaking Gan Cai'er's confusion.

Gan Cai'er looked in the direction of the sound and saw a maid in green rushing towards her. Gan Cai'er's eyes narrowed sharply, and her mouth involuntarily opened wide.

"Xiao Hong?!" Gan Cai'er exclaimed.

"Miss, it's me. Why do you look so pale? Did you fall asleep again?"

Looking at the young and energetic Xiao Hong, Gan Cai'er was stunned for a long time.

She remembered that Xiao Hong had died long ago. In order to leave the mansion to fetch a doctor for her, Xiao Hong was caught by Mei Wanyin and beaten to death right in front of her.

Gan Cai'er grabbed Xiao Hong tightly, her grip urgent and firm. The warmth of her body against her palm almost brought tears to her eyes.

Xiao Hong was quite puzzled by her young mistress's panicked state. However, she didn't have time to dwell on it now; she had more important things to do.

"Miss, get up quickly! The medicine is about to take effect!"

Without saying a word, Xiao Hong grabbed Gan Cai'er, pulled her up, and dragged her away.

Gan Cai'er then realized that she had just been lying on a bamboo recliner, seemingly taking a nap under a locust tree.

She glanced at her clothes, a pale yellow brocade embroidered long dress, light and breathable, yet shimmering with color, the very dress she loved most when she was young.

An unbelievable thought flashed through my mind.

Gan Cai'er suddenly stopped and looked at Xiao Hong nervously.

"Xiao Hong, what year is it this year?"

"The third year of Jinghe."

“The third year of Jinghe…” Gan Cai’er murmured, lost in thought.

So, she really had returned to Qingshui Town, back to her teenage years, back to when she was fifteen! But if everything could really start over, why couldn't it have been six months earlier? If only she could go back to before she married Lan Tingzhou.

"Miss, what's wrong with you today?" Xiao Hong finally noticed that her young mistress was acting strangely.

Gan Cai'er calmed herself down and shook her head.

"Little Red, where are you taking me?"

“Go to the study! If we go any later, the effects of the medicine will kick in, and if he gets sick from holding it in, you’ll be heartbroken.”

Xiao Hong spoke rapidly, like beans being poured out, her words coming out quickly and urgently. Her hands were also busy, and she grabbed Gan Cai'er and started running.

Xiao Hong was always decisive and efficient. She was two years older than Gan Cai'er and was Gan Cai'er's personal maid, left to her by her mother. They had grown up together since childhood. Although they were mistress and servant, they were closer than sisters.

From Xiao Hong's words, Gan Cai'er finally unearthed something from her distant memories. Remembering what she had done and what she was about to do... she immediately blushed and wished she could dig a hole and bury herself on the spot.

When I was young, I was truly ignorant and fearless, and I did a lot of ridiculous things!

When Gan Cai'er and Xiao Hong arrived at the study, they saw a thin figure pacing anxiously outside. When he saw Gan Cai'er, his eyes lit up and he quickly ran over.

"Madam, you are finally here."

This man was named Mo Yan. He and another pageboy, Mo Yun, were both pageboys that Gan Cai'er bought for Lan Tingzhou. Later, these two became Lan Tingzhou's constant companions, accompanying him for decades.

"Madam, please go in quickly. Young Master has been drinking that bowl of soup for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If you don't go soon, things might not go well," Mo Yan said anxiously.

Gan Cai'er blushed, bitterly despising her fifteen-year-old self. Did she really have to drug her husband and seek pleasure in broad daylight in front of everyone?

Although Gan Cai'er and Lan Tingzhou were newlyweds, they did not consummate their marriage very often. This was because Lan's mother was an extremely old-fashioned person, and they had to strictly adhere to the rule that they could only consummate their marriage on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month.

Gan Cai'er is not the type to follow rules, but Lan Tingzhou is extremely filial to his mother and always adheres to etiquette, never overstepping the bounds.

Gan Cai'er was unwilling to give up, so she tried every means to lure him into the trap.

The more upright and virtuous Lan Tingzhou was, the less he cared about lust, the more Gan Cai'er wanted to seduce him. She especially loved seeing him lose control for her, his eyes turning bloodshot, transforming from a dignified gentleman into a ferocious beast.

This gave her a great sense of accomplishment.

Therefore, it had become a regular practice for her to occasionally add aphrodisiacs to the food at Lanting Boat. Most of the servants in the Lan household were personally hired by Gan Cai'er, so she was quite adept at doing these things.

Little did the young Gan Cai'er know that drugging people would only gain them physical bodies, not hearts.

The mistakes we made in our youth must eventually be faced. Gan Cai'er sighed and pushed open the door to the study.

As soon as Gan Cai'er entered the room, she saw an empty blue and white porcelain bowl on the table and a man sitting behind his desk, propping his head up with his hand, seemingly dozing off.

The man wore a simple light blue robe, which made his face look like jade and his hair like raven feathers, giving him a noble and elegant appearance.

Hearing the door open, Lan Tingzhou slowly lifted his eyelids to look at the person who entered. A pair of eyes as clear as autumn water met Gan Cai'er's.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Gan Cai'er heard her heart pounding violently, like a drumbeat.

She never doubted her youthful affection for Lan Tingzhou; it was an affection that would make her smile foolishly at the mere thought of him. It was an affection so intense that just one glance from him could keep her awake all night.

"Madam, you are late." Lan Tingzhou's voice was clear and melodious, like the clashing of pearls, clear and pleasant to the ear.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!" Gan Cai's heart pounded even harder, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

She couldn't help but feel flustered.

Even after a lifetime, she still harbored desires for Lan Tingzhou. However, she was no longer the fifteen-year-old woman she had been in her previous life, who could throw herself at the man before her without any hesitation.

After all, the person who should be with Lan Tingzhou, the one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Lan Tingzhou, was never her.

Noticing that Lan Tingzhou's eyes were slightly red and his forehead was covered in fine sweat, Gan Cai'er nervously picked at her fingers: "I, I'll go make you a bowl of calming soup."

"What, is the madam complaining that the dosage is not enough?"

Lan Tingzhou's cold words left Gan Cai'er feeling embarrassed and ashamed to the extreme. She almost turned around and ran out the door.

Gan Cai'er's unusual expression made Lan Tingzhou narrow his eyes slightly. He looked at her flushed face, her helpless hands, and her watery, ashamed eyes... His heart burned even hotter, so he got up and walked over step by step, stopping in front of her.

Gan Cai'er couldn't help but step back. How come she hadn't noticed before that Lan Tingzhou was so tall, uh, and so... strong?

Lan Tingzhou stretched out his long arm, grabbed Gan Cai'er's waist with one hand, and gently lifted her into his arms, walking towards the bed behind the screen in the study.

"Stop, stop! Let's think of another way," Gan Cai'er shouted anxiously.

Lan Tingzhou paused, looking down at her with disdain: "Isn't this what you wanted?"

"No, no, that's not it. Listen to me..."

Before Gan Cai'er could finish speaking, she was thrown onto the soft brocade quilt.

Lan Tingzhou's cool fingertips gently parted her sash, revealing a thin, plain gauze garment beneath. Besides this, she wore nothing else. In the bright sunlight streaming through the window, everything about her was laid bare, every detail crystal clear.

Gan Cai'er covered her face in embarrassment and indignation.

Then, she heard a "rip" sound, felt a chill all over her body, and the thin, seemingly useless gauze dress flew off her body like two cicada wings...