Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

After Ye Wanning finished eating and returned, Granny Jiang said, "The guards came back and said that Lord Xie's attendants have been following the young lady the whole time. Lord Xie is really concerned."

"Hmph, that's all he dares to do." Princess Longyu played with the agate beads in her hand. "It's his own fault for offending too many people. That's why he doesn't dare to marry her now and is doing all this in secret. Wan Ning doesn't know a thing. I want to see how long he can tolerate this."

Granny Jiang smiled and said, "The young lady is beautiful and has a dignified and generous manner. Now that she has won your favor, there must be many people coming to propose marriage. Seeing matchmakers coming one after another, Lord Xie shouldn't be able to stand it for long, right?"

"Who knows about him? If it were me, I would kill Zhou Yu before Wan Ning broke off the engagement, and then marry him. But he just sits there sulking, so repressed. I used Wan Ning to make Xie Bohuai wary, and since I owe him a favor, I will protect her." Princess Longyu was tired, and Granny Jiang helped her to bed.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approached, the moon was full and round. After returning home, Ye Wanning shared the mooncakes she had bought with Fengchun and the others.

Without thinking, she thought of her family.

The Mid-Autumn Festival should be a time for family reunion, but she hadn't seen her family for a long time.

"Miss, please rest early," Fengchun said as she entered. "Yunzhi is distributing mooncakes to the maids. I'll help you undress."

Recently, Fengchun noticed that the young lady was a bit sleepy, but she looked quite well. "You've worked hard during the day, so I've already given the order to make you bird's nest porridge tomorrow morning."

During her time at the princess's residence, Ye Wanning enjoyed the finest food, clothing, and daily necessities. She discovered that Princess Longyu genuinely seemed to harbor no hostility towards her. This kindness came so suddenly that Ye Wanning hadn't quite grasped it yet, but she had already unconsciously lowered her guard.

The next day, after Ye Wanning had breakfast, she heard that someone from the Ye family had arrived, so she hurried over.

Jiang Si came specifically to invite Ye Wanning home for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Princess Longyu listened without saying anything. Just then, Ye Wanning came in, and Jiang Si mentioned that Old Madam Ye missed Ye Wanning.

Granny Jiang smiled as she served tea, "The Mid-Autumn Festival is indeed a time for family reunion. You are so lucky, young lady, everyone is thinking of you."

Ye Wanning understood the implication in Jiang Mama's words: if she returned to the Ye family for the Mid-Autumn Festival, then Princess Longyu would become one person.

This was Princess Longyu's first Mid-Autumn Festival after returning to the capital.

Looking at her second sister-in-law's expectant eyes, Ye Wanning also missed her family. But if she went back to liven things up, what would happen to Princess Longyu?

After much thought, Ye Wanning said that she also missed her grandmother. She stood up and bowed to Princess Longyu, "I have been here with my godmother for quite some time now, but my grandmother is not well. I would like to go back and visit her. I will return to have dinner with you on the afternoon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. What do you think?"

Having lunch at the Ye family's residence and dinner at the Princess's mansion—this was Ye Wanning's solution that satisfied both options.

Princess Longyu thought Ye Wanning was eager to return to the Ye family and wouldn't care about her feelings. But now that Ye Wanning said she was coming back for dinner, she felt a little genuine affection for her. "It's kind of you to still think of me. In that case, why don't you go home and stay for a couple of days? You can come back for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Thank you, godmother." Ye Wanning breathed a sigh of relief.

Princess Longyu asked Granny Jiang to prepare gifts, and Ye Wanning instructed Yunzhi to go back and pack her bags. While waiting, Ye Wanning took her second sister-in-law for a stroll in the garden.

“Last time I came, I was so busy keeping an eye on my second aunt that I didn’t have time to stroll around the garden. Now that I see it, it’s really unique and magnificent.” Jiang Si said, linking arms with Ye Wanning. “You look great, it seems His Highness treats you quite well.”

“Indeed, at first I was worried that some people in the manor would look down on me, but after actually moving in, I realized I was overthinking it. Besides, Her Highness thinks differently from me. How should I put it, her ideas are always things I've never heard before. At first I thought they were unconventional, but after thinking about them carefully, I slowly started to agree with her.” These days, Ye Wanning would think of what Princess Longyu had said from time to time.

Seeing that Ye Wanning was doing well, Jiang Si felt relieved. "Your family was worried about you, but they're happy to see you're doing well."

Ye Wanning then asked about her family.

“My sister-in-law’s pregnancy has been difficult. She’s been vomiting after eating and looks quite haggard. Fortunately, my eldest brother is with her often, and she’s been able to eat some things recently. Your second brother is still the same as always, leaving early and returning late every day, and he also has to deal with my eldest brother and my brothers. But I heard that his business has been doing well lately, and he has saved up quite a bit of money.” Speaking of her husband, Jiang Si’s eyes crinkled. She didn’t ask her husband to be particularly capable, as long as he took care of the family and didn’t cause trouble.

"What about Wanyu and the others?" Ye Wanning asked again.

Speaking of her two sisters-in-law, Jiang Si sighed, "Wanyu was heartbroken by Han Xu and drove away all the suitors. She said she's seen through men and is refusing to get married. Your second brother and I are alright, but Grandmother is worried about you, and now with Wanyu involved, she's even more worried. When you get back, ask Wanyu what she really thinks. As for Wanhua, you know what kind of person she is; she lacks assertiveness, so we dare not easily arrange a marriage for her."

Every family has its own troubles. The Ye family is much better off than before, but with so many brothers and sisters, there are always various problems.

They were talking in the pavilion when Fengchun came to say that everything was ready, and Ye Wanning and her second sister-in-law went back to the Ye family together.

Before she even reached her grandmother's courtyard, she saw her grandmother standing at the door. As soon as the two grandmothers met, Old Madam Ye couldn't help but shed tears.

"My dear, you're finally back. I was worried His Highness wouldn't let you come back. Let your grandmother see, you've lost weight!" Old Madam Ye pulled Ye Wanning's hand and led her into the house.

"Grandmother, I haven't lost weight, I've actually gained some," Ye Wanning said with a smile as she accompanied her grandmother into the house.

Ye Wanyu asked eagerly, "Elder sister, how are you doing at the princess's residence?"

“Everything is fine. Her Highness is a carefree person and doesn’t get caught up in trivial matters. At first, I was quite tense, unsure of what to do or not to do, and how to do it. But Her Highness said not to overthink it. Since I’ve become her adopted daughter, she’ll take care of everything,” Ye Wanning said.

"But I heard that the Crown Prince wants to marry you as a concubine?" Ye Wanyu blurted out.

When Madam Ye heard about it for the first time, she quickly asked what was going on.

"Grandmother, don't be nervous. Her Highness has already refused. She said that she won't arrange a marriage for me without my consent. Don't worry, Grandmother, I'm doing very well at the Princess's residence." Ye Wanning repeatedly emphasized that she was doing well, and she was a little worried when she noticed that her sister-in-law hadn't come.

After leaving their grandmother's house, Ye Wanning led her two younger sisters toward the eldest son's house. Holding Ye Wanyu's hand, she said, "My second sister-in-law has told me everything about you. Now that I'm back, tell me, what are you really thinking?"