After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

Three days later, the Fourth Prince invited everyone in the Qin Mansion to dinner.

Qin Shizhao and Fang Rushuang discussed it and decided to let Qin Suling return to the Qin Mansion.

Qin Suling's submissive attitude was as calm as still water, which made Fang Rushuang feel inexplicably relieved.

The carriage moved slowly forward on the bluestone paved road, and the wheels raised a cloud of fine dust as they passed.

Soon, the Qin family arrived at the magnificent residence of the Fourth Prince.

It was the height of summer, with the sun blazing high in the sky. Qin Suyu's clothes had already been soaked with sweat and stuck tightly to her body.

Fang Rushuang was just about to instruct her personal maid to take Qin Suyu to change clothes when she suddenly saw the Fourth Prince approaching from a distance, with a calm step and an extraordinary temperament.

"Meet the Fourth Prince."

Qin Suyu and Fang Rushuang saluted together.

"No need to be so polite."

The fourth prince smiled slightly, his eyes soft, "I am about to go to the study, and I will take my two sisters to the courtyard to change clothes."

Fang Rushuang nodded in agreement, and the three of them walked side by side.

Along the way, the fragrance of flowers and the shady green trees bring a touch of coolness to the hot summer.

When they arrived at the room, the maids had already prepared new clothes and gently handed them to Qin Suyu.

Since Qin Suyu didn't bring her personal maid, she took the clothes herself, and her movements revealed a unique gentleness.

When they arrived at the door, the Fourth Prince stopped.

He looked at his two sisters with gentle eyes, as if he wanted to imprint them deeply in his heart.

"I'll drop you off here. See you later."

"Okay, goodbye, Fourth Prince."

Qin Suyu also said goodbye with a smile on her face.

There was a hint of anticipation and reluctance in her smile.

The Fourth Prince turned and left, and when he passed by Qin Suyu, her handkerchief accidentally slipped off.

He bent over to pick it up, handed it to Qin Suyu, and said gently: "Second Miss Qin, you lost this thing."

Qin Suyu took the handkerchief and smiled gratefully, and that smile seemed to contain thousands of words.

When their hands touched, the Fourth Prince felt a subtle touch, which was the warmth and delicacy from Qin Suyu's fingertips. His heart moved slightly, but then he regained his composure.

After he left, Qin Suyu turned around and tried to go into the room, but stopped at the door.

She said to Qin Suling with difficulty: "Big sister, I am not used to having other people around when I change clothes."

"Then I'll go wait next door and meet you at the door later."

Qin Suling responded considerately and walked into the guest room on the left.

Qin Suyu breathed a sigh of relief, but did not enter the next room. Instead, she chose the guest room in the far right corner.

She opened the door gently and walked in.

The room is simply and elegantly furnished, with a faint scent of sandalwood lingering in the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Soon after, the window was quietly pushed open and a figure jumped in lightly.

As soon as the Fourth Prince entered the room, he met Qin Suyu's tearful eyes.

She threw herself into his arms tenderly like a lone goose returning to its nest.

"Your Highness, I thought you were done with me."

Qin Suyu's choked voice sounded in the Fourth Prince's ears.

"Yu'er, don't let your imagination run wild."

The fourth prince hugged her and comforted her softly, "You should understand my feelings for you."

Qin Suyu looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears and anticipation.

She asked softly, "But you only take me as a concubine." There was a hint of bitterness and unwillingness in her tone.

The Fourth Prince gently stroked her back and whispered to her in comfort: "When the time is right, I will compensate you properly."

However, he did not mention making her his legal wife.

He knew very well that those who achieved great things did not care about trivial matters, so he could only temporarily let Qin Suyu down.

Qin Suyu bit her lips tightly, she understood the Fourth Prince's intention.

She knew that as long as she relied on Qin Suling's power to overthrow Qi Qiyuan, the Fourth Prince would definitely make her his legal wife!

This belief gradually dissipated the bitterness in her heart, and was replaced by determination and expectation.

Although Qin Suyu's heart was surging, her face was as calm as still water.

She leaned lightly on the Fourth Prince's shoulder, her gentle posture like a lotus bud about to bloom.

She raised her head slightly, with a gentle light flashing in her eyes. She gently took the fourth prince's hand and said in a voice as gentle as the spring breeze: "Your Highness, I am always waiting for you."

The Fourth Prince lowered his head, his eyes as gentle as water. He stared at Qin Suyu, as if he wanted to absorb her entire being into his eyes.

He solemnly promised: "Yu'er, I will never let you down."

Their eyes met, full of affection, as if everything in the world had disappeared and only the two of them were left.

However, they did not notice that the doors and windows around them had been quietly locked at some point.

By the window, a wisp of incense quietly came in, and the smoke was lingering with an imperceptible fragrance, filling the air.

Qin Suyu was immersed in the tenderness of the Fourth Prince when she suddenly felt a chill on her shoulder, which was then covered by warmth.

She was slightly startled, her eyes began to become blurred, as if attracted by some force, and she subconsciously moved closer.

The Fourth Prince's eyes also became blurred. He gently stroked Qin Suyu's long hair, and said in a low and gentle voice: "Yu'er..."

A faint moan escaped from Qin Suyu's lips. In her confusion, she called the Fourth Prince's name tenderly.

……

The figure outside the door disappeared quietly, as if he had never appeared.

After a while, Qin Suling walked into the main hall and saw that it was crowded and bustling.

In order to strengthen his power, the Fourth Prince specially invited many prominent families to the banquet.

The most eye-catching among them was Madam Xue, a lady of the first rank.

Mrs. Xue wore a royal blue long gown with a front opening and gold beads, and a jade pine and crane hairpin on her head, looking dignified and steady.

Although her face looked young, her eyes revealed tenderness and timidity. She sat there quietly, like an exquisite porcelain doll.

She has a clear temperament and a warm smile, and it is obvious that she is a very well-cared-for person.

Qin Suling looked at Mrs. Xue and couldn't help but recall the memories of her previous life.

By then, Marquis Xue had already passed away, and his only daughter was forced to marry far away and was eventually tortured to death.

Madam Xue lived alone, struggling to make ends meet in the side courtyard of the Marquis's mansion. In just half a year, she looked like a withered lily, lifeless.

In the end, she chose to commit suicide.

Now seeing Madam Xue looking so lively again, Qin Suling couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

She walked silently to Mrs. Xue and bowed deeply.

Madam Xue looked at Qin Suling with clear eyes, with a hint of admiration in her eyes: "You are the eldest daughter of the Qin family, right? You can tell at first glance that you are a gentle and virtuous child."

Qin Suling answered modestly: "Mrs. Xue, you are too kind. I really don't deserve it."

However, Madam Xue did not pay attention to her modesty. Instead, she smiled even warmer and said, "You and I get along very well. This string of Buddhist beads was given to me by the Queen Mother when I got married. I will give it to you today."

As she spoke, she took off the tourmaline beads on her hand and handed them to Qin Suling.

Everyone around was surprised. They didn't expect that Mrs. Xue, who was always taciturn, would value Qin Suling so much.