The Daily Life of a Concubine's Daughter After Transmigrating

Pu Jian joked from the side:

"Brother Si Nian has truly transformed. Last year, after failing the exam, he was drinking and singing with us, saying that fame and fortune were fleeting. Now, he even makes excuses when I invite him to race horses and drink."

Zuo Sinian's ears turned slightly red, and he was about to explain when he suddenly heard a clear laugh.

"Has everyone arrived?" Hao Ge smiled warmly, wearing a light blue robe with a piece of jade hanging at his waist, making people feel warm and friendly, like a gentle breeze and a bright moon.

"The spring scenery is just right today. I have prepared some wine at the Wangji Pavilion and would like to invite you all to have a chat." He pointed with his paper fan to the hexagonal pavilion in the pond.

Unlike the pavilion in the center of Fengdu Mountain, the Wangji Pavilion is built in the center of the pond but has no stone path. Although it is narrow, it is exceptionally exquisite.

To reach Wangji Pavilion, you need to take a small boat.

As everyone boarded the boat, Zuo Sinian subtly helped Li Anqi up.

The moment their fingertips touched, they both quickly withdrew their hands.

In the past, he would have shamelessly held on and wouldn't let go, and then boldly made some jokes.

Now, he merely glanced at Li Anqi with evasive eyes, pretending nothing had happened.

A feast had been laid out in the pavilion, with sandalwood incense burning in the four corners, its smoke curling upwards.

Hao Ge, as the host, raised his glass and said, "Today's banquet is truly for this year. The imperial examination is just around the corner, and we, his close friends, should bid him farewell."

Zuo Sinian raised his glass with the others: "Brother Hao, I appreciate your kindness. However, with the imperial examinations approaching, I will only have a small sip of wine today and cannot drink too much. After the examinations are over, I will definitely drink with you all until we are all drunk!"

Pu Jian's eyes widened slightly, and he said sarcastically, "The sun must have risen in the west! Zuo Sinian actually refused to drink!"

Hao Ge's eyes held a smile, a hint of approval flashing across them.

"I remember you always proclaiming, 'Sing when you gain, rest when you lose; let sorrow and hatred pass by.' You only wanted to marry a beautiful concubine and live happily for one day at a time."

"Even if you don't pass the imperial examinations, as the eldest son of the Prime Minister's family, you will be recommended for officialdom sooner or later."

"Why did you suddenly change your attitude and become so serious?"

The pavilion fell silent for a moment, and all eyes were on Zuo Sinian.

Zuo Sinian remained silent for a moment, his gaze inadvertently glancing at Li Anqi before quickly looking away.

“People always change,” he said softly. “Perhaps they’ve read some classic texts and come to understand some principles. Or perhaps…”

His voice trailed off, “I’ve met someone worth changing.”

Pu Jian asked with great interest: "Is the person worth changing your mind about your beautiful concubine?"

Li Anqi was sipping his wine when he heard this, and his fingers trembled slightly, almost spilling the wine.

When she looked up, she met Zuo Sinian's gaze, which he quickly looked away from, and she vaguely sensed something.

Zuo Sinian looked somewhat embarrassed.

His beloved concubine has now become the Prince Xiao's secondary consort, and there is no longer any possibility between them.

Unless... by imperial decree.

Thinking of this, Zuo Sinian's empty heart suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.

Hao Ge and Su Liuyao knew what Zuo Sinian was thinking, but they didn't say it outright.

Su Liuyao coughed lightly twice and playfully poked Pu Jian's shoulder: "You're getting more and more mischievous as you grow up, you dare to say anything."

Pu Jian's cheeks suddenly flushed red. He scratched the back of his head in embarrassment and picked up his wine glass: "Alright, alright, I misspoke. I'll punish myself with a drink!"

Having said that, Pu Jian drank it all in one gulp.

Hao Ge still wore a faint smile, but a deep look flashed in his eyes as he looked at Li Anqi and Zuo Sinian.

As a strategist for the King of Xiao, he knew far more than anyone else.

He felt it necessary to offer a word of advice to Zuo Sinian, whom he had watched grow up.

“Si Nian, you’ve always been so carefree since you were little. You don’t need to get stuck on this now. When it’s time to let go, you must let go.” Hao Ge’s voice was neither humble nor arrogant, gentle yet domineering.

Zuo Sinian understood the implication in Hao Ge's words and stared blankly at him for a long time.

Suddenly, he laughed heartily and replied jokingly, "Brother Hao, you don't know, sometimes you don't even realize you're alive until you get stuck on something!"

Hao Ge's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said gently, "Listen to my advice."

Zuo Sinian also stopped smiling, meeting Hao Ge's eyes fearlessly, "I can't listen."