The eldest sister was reborn and the younger sister traveled through time. I just want to survive.

Whether before or after getting married, Yan Muxi has always lived with a mask on. She is in the swamp and would be drowned in it if she is not careful. She dare not take off the mask and be her true self.

After wearing the mask for so long, she almost forgot what she originally looked like. The playful and unrestrained childhood seemed like a thing of her past life.

Seeing her standing there in silence, with the alienation hidden in her eyes harder to melt than a thousand-year-old ice, Yu Wantai sighed, "I know you don't believe me, but there is still a long way to go. As long as you are willing to open your heart, one day, I will make you believe that you can rely on me."

Yan Muxi subconsciously did not believe what Yu Wantai said, but when she thought of the scene when he held her tightly in his arms while she was being whipped that day, her hard heart softened a little.

"Why are you telling me these things, my lord? Is it just because I'm your consort?"

At this moment, Yu Wantai really wanted to tell Yan Muxi that he loved her and only wanted to spend his long life with her, but he was afraid that expressing it too much would seem frivolous.

"You are my wife, the one I will spend my whole life with. I don't want to see you suffer. I want you to live a happier life."

After a moment of silence, Yan Muxi narrowed her eyes and smiled, with a hint of sincerity in her smile. "I'll remember what you said, my lord."

No matter how sincere Yu Wantai's words were, she should appreciate the fact that he could say these words to her, consider her thoughts, and understand her feelings.

Yu Wantai also laughed, "Also, there's no need to keep calling me concubine or prince. It seems too unfamiliar."

"Okay, I've written it down."

"Did you really write it down? Why don't I believe it?"

Yan Muxi slapped his hands twice, "Now you believe it!"

Seeing Yu Wantai frowning, she asked uncertainly, "Why, do you think I hit you too hard and it hurts too much?"

Yu Wantai curled his lips and shook his head, "Too light, I thought you were very angry, little girl, but you only have this little strength, not even enough to tickle someone."

"Okay, you asked to be slapped." Yan Muxi said, then he blew air into his palm and hit Yu Wantai's palm hard.

After two crisp "pa pa" sounds, she saw the man frowning and shaking his hands. She was instantly so happy that her eyebrows curved, "What about this time? Is the strength enough?"

Yu Wantai extended his palm again, frowned his handsome face and pretended to be pitiful, "I'd risk my life to let you hit me a few more times to vent your anger, it's not impossible."

Yan Muxi raised his chin, "Tsk, do you think I'm stupid? You don't mind the pain, but my hand does! Write it down first, and I'll prepare a handboard for the next fight."

Yu Wantai pretended to think for a moment, "Okay, whatever you say. Now that I'm no longer angry, just help me get up!"

Yan Muxi: “…”

So, after all the trouble, what did you do? You still have to serve others.

It was not until mid-June that the case of forcibly occupying the scholar's wife came to a final conclusion. Prince Rui was stripped of his title and confined in his palace to reflect on his mistakes. He was not allowed to leave the palace without being summoned.

The stripping of his royal title meant that he had lost the qualification to seize the throne. After years of fighting between the two factions led by the crown prince and the eldest prince, the crown prince won a great victory.

The one-year mourning period at the Dingbei Marquisate has expired, and once the mourning period is over, the battle for the title of the Marquisate has begun.

Rumors spread everywhere that Gu Yunting had committed adultery in broad daylight during his mourning period, and there were even rumors that Yan Muyun was pregnant.

After finding out the time when Yan Muyun and his wife would return to the Yan Mansion, Yan Muxi also made a special trip back to the Yan Mansion.

After lunch, Gu Yunting was called to the outer courtyard by Yan Yongchen, and the two sisters went to the small garden for a walk to digest the food.

"How is the prince's recovery going?" Yan Muyun asked.

"Thank you, Third Sister, for your concern. I am recovering well."

"I just asked casually, and I don't take it seriously. Please don't misunderstand me."

"Misunderstanding, what did I misunderstand?" Seeing Yan Mujun's erratic and guilty eyes, Yan Muxi suddenly remembered that his own son had been thinking about her, and he had thought about her for a long time.

"Oh, I really am not trying to be cheeky. I don't have any extra thoughts about your young master. I swear, if I tell even a single lie, I will be struck by lightning and the baby I give birth to will have no anus." Yan Muyun defended herself incoherently, fearing that she would be misunderstood.

Yan Muxi narrowed her eyes and looked at her, "Could it be that Third Sister really has a baby?"

Yan Muyun was stunned for a moment, and hastily denied it, "Second brother, don't believe those rumors outside. Am I such a tactless person? Even if I am, Gu Yunting is not!"

Actually, she felt quite guilty about saying this. Ever since that day when she got drunk and had sex, Bingmu was like an old house on fire and could not be stopped. The couple could not be said to be having fun every night, but they were having fun every few days.

After more than half a year, she felt that her physical strength had been improved. If she hadn't known medical knowledge, she would have become a mother early.

"It's good that you're not pregnant." Yan Muxi didn't have the time to ask questions, "You've taken off your mourning clothes. When will your general be able to resume his duties? Has there been any news from above?"

Yan Mujun shook her head, "Who knows! At the beginning, the emperor allowed the Marquisate to observe mourning for only one year. It was thought that after the mourning period was over, Gu Yunting would be able to return to Northern Frontier to guard it. But now Dafeng and Beiyue are going to make peace, and there will be no war between the two countries in the short term. Without the emperor's order, it is hard to say whether Gu Yunting can return to Northern Frontier to serve!"

Seeing her face full of sighs and dejection, Yan Muxi wondered, "Could it be that the third sister wants to go to Northern Xinjiang with me?"

Yan Muyun said without thinking: "Of course, is the Marquis' Mansion a place for people to stay? You don't know, except for the short ten days of mourning, safflower was put in the food, musk was put in the flower pots, and even the face washing water was tampered with. If I didn't understand medical principles, I don't know how many times he would have died."

Yan Muxi sighed, lamenting that it was not easy for anyone, "What about the inheritance of the title? Is there no news?"

If Gu Yunting could inherit the title, Yan Mujun would become the marquis's wife, and the other families would have no hope, so they would be able to live in peace.

Yan Mujun also sighed, "No, the emperor may be too busy to take care of it." She suddenly remembered, "Oh, by the way, my elder sister seems to be having a hard time recently."

Yan Muqing is not doing well? Yan Muxi is puzzled.

The prince has been thinking about Yan Muching for many years. He finally welcomed her into the Eastern Palace. He should have protected and pampered her carefully. But it’s only been half a year, and he’s already tired of her?

"Why is it so hard for elder sister? Third sister, tell me in detail."

"I also heard about it from others when I entered the palace yesterday. They said that the third sister angered the crown prince and was punished by the queen to be confined to her house. She was not even allowed to attend the Dragon Boat Festival family dinner." Yan Muyun lowered her voice and said, "I specially used money to inquire with the palace servants who knew about it. It seems that the eldest sister was confined to her house because of the issue of heirs. The queen blamed the East Palace for not having any wives or concubines pregnant for a long time."

Yan Muxi became even more confused after hearing this. Why would Yan Muqing be punished for the issue of heirs?

The prince has more than one woman, Yan Muqing. Xue Wanhe and Gu Yuelan both failed to get pregnant. It doesn't make sense for Queen Xue to punish only Yan Muqing!