After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

The maid spoke again.

Yan Yun looked at the two people over there, but they had already dispersed.

I thought I could at least eavesdrop on some things.

Yan Yun sat up and prepared to go to the front yard to take a look.

The maid immediately reached out to help Yan Yun stand up. She led the way, and Yan Yun followed her mistress to the front yard so she could go and see what was happening.

In the front yard, all the invited male relatives were present, with Yun Yi standing far away in a corner.

He then saw Yan Yun appear from the corridor.

He also walked out of the crowd and approached Yan Yun's direction.

He came because he wanted to personally wish Yan Yun a happy birthday.

The gift that Yan Yun had refused was brought back by him again.

Although she said she had changed, Yun Yi still didn't understand what she meant. However, this gift was his heartfelt wish and he couldn't take it back. He didn't give it to Yan Yun directly again, but handed it to the maid next to him.

"This is a gift for Miss."

The maid took it and immediately handed it to the steward standing to the side.

The steward came over and asked, "May I ask which family's young master you are?"

"cloud."

"Send it to the young lady's courtyard."

Yan Yun looked at Yun Yi who had appeared without paying any attention.

Yun Yi looked at Yan Yun. At her age, she should be overjoyed to receive a gift, but judging from her indifferent expression, she was clearly not interested in anything.

He stood in front of Yan Yun and said half-jokingly, "I heard them say that you're already eleven this year, and in another year, you'll be of marriageable age."

Yan Yun felt that Yun Yi had also become worldly and had lost his former purity.

Just as Yun Yi was speaking, a voice suddenly came from outside.

"Cousin Ning'er."

Lu Lan stood at the corner, only half of her face showing. She smiled at Yan Yun; it was she who spoke.

She looked at Yun Yi and said directly, "My cousin Ning'er is already engaged to my third brother."

Unaware of the situation, Yun Yi's expression immediately changed.

He looked at Yan Yun.

"Is what she said true?"

Lu Lan covered her face with a handkerchief and came out from behind. She said to Yun Yi again, "My third brother is still at the Zheng family's old residence. Although he didn't come this time, he asked me to send his gift over."

Lu Lan met Yun Yi's gaze, grasped the handkerchief, and reached out to take Yan Yun's hand. "Cousin Ning'er, please forgive your third brother. Next year, your third brother will definitely make it up to you personally."

Yan Yun looked at Yun Yi and saw that he was a little flustered and his eyes dimmed instantly. He seemed to have thought of something, but he was not sure.

It's unlikely. He hasn't known her for very long; he shouldn't...

Yan Yun declined to confirm.

Zheng Jihua walked over from not far away. He also saw Yun Yi, but today no one could compare to Yan Yun in front of him. When he looked at Yan Yun, his eyes were still full of affection.

When Lu Lan saw Zheng Jihua approaching, she immediately let go of Yan Yun's hand and retreated.

"Cousin Ning'er, I'm going back to the backyard now."

She turned and left, but gave Yun Yi a special look, her expression clearly conveying her understanding and her intention to expose him.

Yun Yi was in a daze when he saw Zheng Jihua and didn't say hello.

"Isn't this Lord Yun?"

It was Zheng Jihua who spoke up first.

Yun Yicai immediately came to his senses.

He nodded slightly, "Lord Zheng."

Zheng Jihua smiled.

"I'm not some kind of adult."

Zheng Jihua recalled that the steward had mentioned that a man surnamed Yun had sent a box, so he guessed that it was from Yun Yi and had it delivered to Yan Yun's room.

The two were not strangers, and besides, they hadn't gathered together today just to see them, so he had his servants attend to Yun Yi.

"Please invite Lord Yun to sit down."

Zheng Jihua said to Yun Yi, "I'll take my daughter over first."

He had no intention of taking Yun Yi with him.

Yunyi understood what he meant.

"Now that the gift has been delivered, I shall take my leave."

After saying goodbye, Yun Yi glanced at Yan Yun meaningfully. Seeing that her gaze was no longer on him, he turned and left.

Zheng Jihua told Yan Yun that he had hired the best opera troupe.

"Ning'er, come and see."

On the stage that had been set up, people dressed in colorful theatrical costumes were walking around.

In the past, these opera troupes could also perform at the mansion in Changgu City.

However, at that time, men and women were separated, and these women could only stand far away on the attic, at a distance so great that they could not see each other at all.

Now, Zheng Jihua not only lets Yan Yun sit at the main table, but also in the very center.

Zheng Jihua pointed to the location.

"Ning'er, come and sit here."

In front of that seat were placed delicacies from land and sea, pastries and fruits—everything imaginable. More importantly, this seat, regardless of the mansion, belonged to the head of the household.

Zheng Jihua led Yan Yun to her seat, and the people around them began to discuss the matter.

However, those voices were all suppressed.

The performance began on the stage, as if it had been waiting for Yan Yun to arrive before starting.

Zheng Jihua stood beside her without sitting down.

The jugglers on stage began their performance with incredible skill. Yan Yun initially thought it would be boring, but he was soon captivated by it.

The applause continued until the end of the performance.

Zheng Jihua asked Yan Yun somewhat nervously, "Ning'er, how is it? Do you still like it?" He hoped to get Yan Yun's affirmation.

Because his expression clearly showed he wanted to please Yan Yun.

Even when she was his legal wife, she had never sat in this position to watch these performances.

Now, he presents them all to her, simply because she is his daughter, and thus holds them in his hands.

The complicated expression on Yan Yun's face made Zheng Jihua realize that she didn't like it, so she immediately ordered someone to replace her.

The person on stage immediately changed.

Not only were there opera troupes, but also exotic animals and beauties from the Western Regions. Each of them was completely novel, drawing cheers from the audience.

Only Yan Yun did not smile, while Zheng Jihua waved his hand dismissively.

"Change."

The guests below were somewhat unhappy, this...

Because Yan Yun was not in the mood, Zheng Jihua changed the game again.

This time, a master carver came and personally crafted a peace lock; the lock head was as big as Zheng Jihua's fist.

Because everyone around was constantly exclaiming in amazement, even Yun Yi, who was about to leave, stopped and stood aside to watch. He was also a little shocked. After all, he was just a businessman, yet he was so extravagant.

When he looked at Zheng Jihua smiling at Yan Yun, was he genuinely preparing these things for her, or was he just trying to show off his wealth to everyone around him?

On the table in the courtyard, servants served food, which included all sorts of delicacies.

Something that has never appeared in Yun Yi's residence.

More importantly, it was what the woman said.

There were also people nearby who made a fool of themselves by not knowing how to eat it, having only learned it from others.

murmurs arose around them; after all, it was puzzling that a woman's birthday celebration was being made so grand.

Yun Yi clenched his fist into a fist, his hand hanging limply to the side. He strode away from Zheng Courtyard without looking back.

Zheng Jihua paid no attention to the whispers around him.

As long as it makes my daughter happy, what does it matter if I give that man a fortune?

But because of his actions.

This also made Yan Yun the center of attention.

Everyone was staring at Yan Yun.

Those undisguised gazes were all full of probing, and Yan Yun felt increasingly uncomfortable being stared at.

She looked at Zheng Jihua, her brows furrowed the entire time.

Zheng Jihua could also tell that Yan Yun was unhappy, and she felt that it was probably because Yan Yun didn't like it enough.

Zheng Jihua couldn't let them all look away from her surroundings, after all, she had gone to such lengths to make sure they knew she existed.

Zheng Jihua immediately prepared to send Yan Yun back.

Someone nearby stopped him.

The steward whispered something to Zheng Jihua, whose expression changed slightly. He then instructed a maid to escort Yan Yun back.

He summoned a maid and asked her to escort Yan Yunxian back to the backyard.

Before leaving, he instructed the maid not to let the young lady rest, as he had prepared another gift for her that she could only see at night.

Just then, Yan Yun returned to the backyard.

The concubine and her group of female relatives were enjoying some snacks. They were unaware of what was happening in front of them. Some of them were listening to the commotion in the front yard, but that was none of their business.

The front yard and the back yard were like two separate worlds. In the front yard, men drank and made merry, while in the back yard, women chatted about trivial matters.

After all, it was not convenient for these women to talk about their own affairs with others. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they sat down and waited for the food to be served.

The concubine, accompanied by the nanny, was originally intended to be brought over by Yan Yun.

The maid arranged by Zheng Jihua refused the concubine.

Since Yan Yun had been sitting in front for most of the day, the master suggested that they stop and let the young lady go back to rest.

Since Zheng Jihua had spoken, the concubine could not continue to oppose him, so she let Yan Yun go back to his own courtyard to rest.

Yan Yun returned to her room, but felt no sense of belonging. Through the window, she could vaguely see flashes of light outside.

The maids pushed open the door in surprise.

"Miss, come out quickly."

Zheng Jihua, reeking of alcohol, rushed over from the front yard, completely unlike his composed self earlier. He was all smiles, and his tone was exceptionally gentle towards Yan Yun, "Ning'er, come and see, Daddy has prepared this for you."

The fireworks that were only seen once a New Year turned into a continuous shower of sparks flying in the sky, and the maids were all amazed that their master had created such a miracle.

Yan Yun remained uninterested in looking at the sky, where only fireworks existed for a moment and then vanished without a trace, lasting only a few minutes.

Even in just a few minutes, everyone was amazed.

Zheng Jihua looked at Yan Yun and kept asking him, "Ning'er, do you like it? If you like it, Daddy will find someone to make it for you again."

Yan Yun didn't want to give him a friendly look, so she shook her head and turned back into the house.

The maids outside the door spoke up: "It seems that Miss got up too early and is tired. Actually, Miss is very happy."