Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

“Miss, what do you think of the Second Miss…” Hongyin’s voice was low, as if she wanted to say something, but she stopped herself from speaking.

"The Quran?" Gu Yanjin was slightly taken aback, his heart filled with vigilance.

In her past life, the Quran was her closest person, but also her most deadly enemy.

She subtly pulled her sleeves tighter to conceal the coldness in her eyes, and said calmly, "What's wrong with her?"

Hongyin lowered her head, her expression complicated: "She's been coming to see you a lot lately."

After speaking, a hint of worry and hesitation flashed in Hongyin's eyes, as if she wanted to continue to remind him, but was afraid to say too much.

"I understand." Her eyes were calm, but she was secretly on guard.

She looked up at the blue sky and took a deep breath.

Hongyin's voice came again: "Miss, would you like to go see flowers elsewhere? The peonies in the backyard are in full bloom recently."

"Okay." Gu Yanjin smiled.

They walked towards the backyard.

Gu Yanjin walked slowly towards the backyard. The blooming peony was as delicate as silk, with layers of petals, emitting a faint fragrance, which evoked her vague memories of the past.

"Miss, look how beautiful these peonies are!" Hongyin pointed at the flowers happily, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Yes, it is indeed very beautiful." Gu Yanjin smiled gently, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

Her gaze slowly swept over the petals, and her thoughts involuntarily returned to that autumn day in her previous life.

That year she was eighteen years old, sitting in her boudoir, discussing marriage with Quran.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the table, casting a warm glow on the several embroidered booklets on it, filling the room with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

"Sister, which gentleman do you think is more suitable for you?" Gulan asked with a smile, her eyes sparkling with childlike anticipation.

"I think... they're all pretty good." Gu Yanjin gently brushed a strand of hair aside, her tone flat.

"Sister, we can't be careless! Marriage is a big deal!"

Quran smiled mischievously, handing her the teacup with a gentle smile on his face.

"I know."

Gu Yanjin took the teacup, and as soon as he took a sip, he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, as if some sharp blade was tearing at his internal organs.

The teacup slipped from her hand in an instant, shattering with a "crack" and splashing tea everywhere.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Gu Lanci's voice revealed a hint of panic, but her eyes concealed a cold glint that was hard to detect.

"I...I'm in so much pain..." Gu Yanjin's hand weakly reached for Gu Lanci, but the cry for help on his lips was sealed by the excruciating pain.

Through the blur, I saw the Quran take a step back, revealing that indifferent yet smiling expression.

Everything around him quickly receded into the distance, Gu Yanjin's consciousness gradually blurred, and the scene before his eyes receded like the tide.

My soul sank into darkness, and at that moment, I felt an unprecedented despair and helplessness.

Now reborn, looking at the blooming peony before me, a complex mix of emotions wells up inside me.

Past events churned in her heart like dust, and she knew she had to find the truth about being murdered in her past life.

“The Quran…” Gu Jinyan uttered the name softly, his voice carrying a hint of coldness and doubt.

Being reborn at the age of fifteen is an opportunity given to me by heaven. I must see clearly every change in the future and uncover the hidden truth behind it.

"What will happen this year?" Gu Yanjin paced along the garden path, deep in thought.

The carefree life in my past life, with unwavering faith in blood ties, has left me with a body full of scars.

In this lifetime, I will never again trust anyone, especially the Quran.

She thought of the Quran's smiling face, behind which lay unfathomable scheming, and a chill ran through her heart.

If you want to protect your life, you must learn to assess the situation, seize every opportunity, and not give anyone a chance to take advantage of you.

"Miss, the Second Miss is here again." Hongyin suddenly came over and reminded her softly, her face showing a hint of worry.

Since the second young lady started visiting more frequently, the young lady has become more silent, and her preoccupied appearance makes the young lady secretly worried.

"Understood." Gu Yanjin slowly turned around, looking at the courtyard gate with a calm and composed expression.

In this life, she will weave a dense net with her own hands, so that she can see everyone around her clearly, especially the Quran.

She would not overlook the slightest clue, nor would she allow her fate to fall into the hands of others again.

The door was gently pushed open, and Quran walked in gracefully, wearing a lake-blue long dress, with a beautiful face and a serene smile, as if she were untouched by worldly affairs.

"Sister," she called softly, her voice as soothing as a clear spring, "you look radiant today."

"Thank you for your concern, sister." Gu Yanjin smiled calmly, but her gaze was steady as she looked at the person in front of her.

It was as if they wanted to see through that gentle face to her true nature.

"Sister, I heard you've recently taken a liking to the peonies in the backyard, so I came here especially to accompany you to admire the flowers."

Quran smiled slightly, his gaze falling casually on the flowers.

"You're so kind, little sister." Gu Yanjin's lips curled up slightly, but the moment her gaze met Gu Lanci's, she secretly became more wary.

The warm scenes from my past life are still vivid in my mind, but now they have become a warning bell of betrayal.

The sunlight shone on the two of them, bright yet fraught with undercurrents.

Gu Yanjin's heart is as still as water.

"Three more years until I turn eighteen..."