A lucky little peasant girl is reborn and brings prosperity to her entire family.

At first, Song Yanyan didn't see through Tian Denghua's intentions. Seeing her mother visiting other people's homes with great enthusiasm, she cooperated with her.

After only two visits, Song Yanyan realized what was going on. She grabbed Tian Denghua and asked suspiciously, "Mother, are we really just visiting other people's homes?"

Tian Denghua's eyes darted around, and she coughed twice.

Song Yanyan realized that when she and her mother visited other people's homes, they would often run into the young masters of those families.

One time is fine; you could say it was a coincidence.

This is the second time; how can there be so many coincidences?

Song Yanyan looked at Tian Denghua with suspicion.

Tian Denghua coughed, took Song Yanyan's hand, and confessed, "Yanyan, isn't Mother just worried about your marriage..."

Song Yanyan hissed.

I don't know how to tell Tian Denghua.

Seeing Song Yanyan's complicated expression, Tian Denghua quickly said, "Yanyan, I didn't tell you this because I hoped you wouldn't feel guilty. It's just a meeting, it's not like we're getting to know each other."

To be honest, Tian Denghua still had a hint of pride.

Both ladies sent word, eagerly inviting each other to get together again next time.

Song Yanyan nodded, took Tian Denghua's hand, and whispered, "Mother, to tell you the truth, I already have someone I like."

Tian Denghua gasped in shock.

"Who!" Tian Denghua was even more agitated than Song Yanyan had imagined. She grabbed Song Yanyan's hand, her shock clearly outweighing her reaction. "Which brat dares to—"

How dare they steal her little cabbage!

She'll break his legs!

Song Yanyan blushed, but was unwilling to say more. She only said coquettishly, "Mother, as long as you know I have someone in my heart, that's enough. He also said he wants to marry me. Just wait for him to come and propose!"

"How can this be!" Tian Denghua blurted out, fearing that her naive daughter had been deceived by a scumbag, and she paced anxiously in circles. "My dear daughter, you are young and beautiful, you have no idea how many scumbags take advantage of innocent young girls like you to deceive you..."

Song Yanyan grabbed Tian Denghua's hand: "Mother, believe me, when have I ever done anything unreliable?"

How could Tian Denghua possibly let it go? Her face was filled with anxiety: "Silly child, this is different..."

Song Yanyan asked earnestly, "Mother, what's different?" She held Tian Denghua's hand and said, "Mother, I'm telling you this because I don't want my sweetheart to be working hard for our future while I have to go on blind dates with other people. That would be disrespectful to him."

Tian Denghua was taken aback when she saw how serious her daughter was.

Her face clearly showed that she had gone through a fierce internal struggle.

"...Then, Yan Yan, whose son is he?" Tian Denghua sighed. "You must tell your mother so that I can investigate his background beforehand, right?"

Song Yanyan whispered, "Mother, don't worry, he's from a good family. How about this, after you and your second uncle get married, I'll bring him to meet you, okay?"

"Well... alright then." Tian Denghua reluctantly agreed, but couldn't help adding, "It's settled then, after I marry your second uncle, you bring him over. Your second uncle and I will take a good look at him and give him a good test."

Song Yanyan thought about the possible expressions her mother and second uncle would have when she led Xin Yibei to Tian Denghua. Suppressing her laughter, she nodded seriously and said, "Okay."

This matter has been temporarily shelved.

Now that her daughter already had someone she liked, and she couldn't find her a good husband, Tian Denghua immediately lost interest in the invitations.

She simply declined all the invitations, citing her focus on preparing for her wedding.

The person who posted the message was very understanding.

However, this time, Tian Denghua was troubled when she received the invitation, as she couldn't refuse it for the same reason again.

Because the person who posted the invitation was Lady Changxin.

Lady Changxin invited Tian Denghua and Song Yanyan to her residence on the eighth day of the month to attend a banquet she was hosting.

After all, he was the son of the Marquis of Changxin, and the young master of the Marquis of Changxin's mansion had saved her life. After consulting with Song Yanyan, Tian Denghua accepted the invitation.

……

Inside Cishou Palace.

Empress Dowager Yan'an and three imperial concubines were playing dominoes, while Luo Lanting sat obediently to the side, keeping Empress Dowager Yan'an company as she played.

Consort Yan smiled and praised, "Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is truly blessed. The princess is as beautiful as a flower, yet she is also calm and composed, able to sit still for a while. It's just that the rest of us are getting on in years, and only now can we manage to sit quietly for a bit."

Empress Dowager Yan'an glanced at Luo Lanting and smiled, "Isn't that right? Ever since I had A-Ting by my side, I no longer feel stuffy every day, and I walk with more energy."

A concubine chimed in with a laugh, "Then you should let the princess stay with you for a long, long time."

Roland smiled and said, "Ating is also willing to stay by her grandmother's side often."

Empress Dowager Yan'an was furious at the thought, and shook her head and sighed: "I'm already one foot in the ground, how can I keep A-Ting in the palace for too long?"

The other three imperial concubines exchanged glances, then tentatively asked, "...I heard that the Crown Prince's Palace will be selecting concubines after the New Year..."

Empress Dowager Yan'an was annoyed whenever she thought about this.

If it were up to her, she would naturally prefer A-Ting to be the Crown Princess, so that A-Ting could visit her, this old woman, in the palace more often.

She told her eldest grandson the truth, but he rejected her directly, saying he already had someone else in his heart.

She then summoned Empress Wu.

Empress Wu was a slippery character; her Tai Chi skills were top-notch.

Empress Dowager Yan'an summoned Emperor Zhengxuan again to complain. Emperor Zhengxuan spread his hands, his face grave, and reminisced with her about the past. He said that for the sake of the country, he had no choice but to take many daughters of ministers into the palace as concubines, which he felt was unfair to the Empress and the Crown Prince. He had promised the Empress that he would not interfere with the Crown Prince's marriage and that everything would be up to the Crown Prince's wishes.

Empress Dowager Yan'an was furious.

Just then, Huiyi found another excuse to enter the palace, saying that she missed Luo Lanting. Luo Lanting had spent the New Year with Empress Dowager Yan'an and it was time for her to return to her residence.

Empress Dowager Yan'an was so angry that she vented all her anger on Consort Hui.

She even smashed a Jun kiln teacup that she loved very much.

After all these events, Empress Dowager Yan'an was utterly exhausted.

Seeing that Empress Dowager Yan'an was in a bad mood, Consort Yan cautiously brought up a topic.

It is said that she has a grand-nephew from her maternal family who is excellent in both character and appearance. He has already passed the imperial examination at a young age and is just waiting to win the imperial examination in the spring after the New Year.

Empress Dowager Yan'an's heart stirred slightly.

Consort Yan also comes from a prestigious family, with many upright and honest members, so she is a good choice.

However, Rolandin's face turned pale, and she simply shook her head, saying that she only wished to stay by her grandmother's side and did not want to think about anything else at the moment.

When Consort Yan saw this, she understood what Luo Lanting meant, and with a laugh, she smoothed things over.