When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

Qin Yuechuan's smile froze and he looked at her sadly. He felt very bitter in his heart, but he didn't know how to start.

Cheating...is it considered cheating?

His rebirth, his experiences, his past...

That was something that happened in the previous life. Does that count as... a deception?

Or based on Yueyue's current condition, would she believe it?

Qin Yuechuan thought for a moment: "Does Yueyue believe that someone will come back to this world?"

Xu Xinyue looked at him with a strange look and put one hand to his forehead: "Qin Yuechuan, are you really okay?"

Qin Yuechuan was speechless.

"Life is precious because we only have one chance. How can we steal the chance to start over?"

Xu Xinyue didn't believe it.

Qin Yuechuan eased the pain in his lungs, steadied his voice, and spoke softly, "Yueyue is right."

Maybe it was God's mercy that gave me a chance to start over again in this life.

Let’s start over, okay, Yueyue?

I will spend my whole life trying to make it up to you.

Even if you know the truth later...

Xu Xinyue looked at Qin Yuechuan, looked at his gentle and deep eyes, and suddenly smiled:

"After speaking out your worries, are you happier now? Do you feel better?"

The more considerate and tolerant his Yueyue was to him, the more guilty he felt.

Qin Yuechuan's heart was like a swollen sponge. It absorbed more and more love from Xu Xinyue, but only felt heavier.

"Yeah, much better."

Qin Yuechuan closed his eyes: "I want to rest for a while, can I hug Yueyue? Just for a while."

Xu Xinyue thought about it and decided that if it was only for a while, it could be ignored, and it wouldn't be considered... violating what my mother said... Qin Yuechuan looked very tired.

"Yeah, sure."

Qin Yuechuan raised the corners of his lips slightly, put his arms gently around her waist, kissed her forehead, and rested his chin on the top of her head.

The carriage was slightly bumpy, and considering that Qin Yuechuan wanted to rest, Xu Xinyue did not make any big moves. She leaned on his chest and slowly closed her eyes.

Qingyang continued driving the carriage towards Lizhou.

*

In Kyoto, today is the Autumn Appreciation Banquet hosted by the Queen Mother.

Xu Baiyu specially tied her hair into a stunning bun today and wore a complete set of red gold and sapphire headwear.

The wide-sleeved, cross-collared top in a spring-water blue color has intricate and delicate butterfly orchid patterns embroidered on the cuffs. It is paired with a light golden floor-length skirt, with layers of light gauze spread out like golden lotus flowers in full bloom.

Beautiful and stunning.

Qiu Lian praised sincerely: "Although it's not heavy makeup, it's eye-catching enough."

Xu Baiyu rarely smiled. This was her first time attending a banquet since Aunt Rong left.

Prince Qi will also be there today, and he must seize this opportunity.

Xu Mingxi was not dressed elegantly today like she usually is for banquets. But she was extremely beautiful, and even a slit skirt could be worn with unique charm.

The headgear and dress she wore today were of ordinary styles, quite ordinary, not particularly outstanding, just conforming to the rules.

Xu Baiyu raised his chin slightly: What? Knowing that you don’t have much talent and shouldn’t be in the spotlight today, in order to avoid being laughed at, you have learned to restrain your edge?

It's really fun.

Even after getting on the carriage, Xu Mingxi didn't even glance at Xu Baiyu.

Xu Mingxi didn't care about Xu Baiyu's gaze at all, as if he didn't hear it.

If Xu Baiyu wants to be in the limelight today, then let her do as she pleases. However, the more limelight she is in, the harder she will fall. Don't regret your actions today when the time comes.

The two got on the carriage and remained silent all the way, and no one was willing to speak to the other.

When they arrived at the palace gate, Xu Mingxi was the first to get off the carriage and happened to meet several young ladies who had attended her gathering before.

Zhou Qiong'er came over with a smile and took the initiative to talk to her: "Miss Xu, you didn't come early today. We have been waiting here for a long time."

He took her arm and led her to where the crowd was, ignoring Xu Baiyu who was coming down from behind, and just smiled at Xu Mingxi.

They all came from the inner house. As soon as she saw Xu Baiyu's dress and Xu Mingxi's clothes which were not particularly eye-catching, she knew that he was another restless person.

Just like her half-sister Zhou Luer, she always wants to suppress the legitimate daughter in everything.

Zhou Qiong'er could not help but classify Xu Mingxi as one of the same kind: "They are all tactless people. They still want to attract attention in such an occasion. They are exactly the same as my concubine sister. A concubine's daughter is a concubine's daughter. Those who are raised by a concubine are not presentable."

Xu Mingxi pretended to be generous and responded gently: "Sister, don't be angry. I don't take it to heart. If I take it seriously, I won't have a good life."

"You are just too generous."

Xu Baiyu was annoyed when he saw Xu Mingxi surrounded by a group of young ladies from official families while he was left alone, but he did not approach them to greet them as usual.

"After today, I will make you regret your choice today. What's so good about Xu Mingxi? She is still my foil!"

The palace gates were opened, and the noble ladies stopped laughing and went into the palace in twos and threes.

Inside Shouyang Palace

The empress dowager was dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, sitting upright on a brocade couch with gold-painted peony patterns, holding a string of agarwood prayer beads in her hand, gently twirling them with her eyes closed.

Although his face showed signs of aging, his eyes still revealed dignity and

He Yunyin stood respectfully beside the Queen Mother, her eyes gleaming with respect and humility. Her slender fingers, slightly warm, gently placed on the Queen Mother's shoulders, her technique skillful, evenly pressing for her.

The gentleness of the gurgling water permeated the stiff skin, and the Queen Mother could not help but sigh:

"Yin'er's technique is really ingenious. It really makes me want to be with you even more."

Zhou Luer on the other side also interrupted and joked: "Sister He has served the Queen Mother for more than ten years. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is the Queen Mother's little worm. I am afraid that no one knows better than Sister He where the Queen Mother is uncomfortable."

Ever since He Yiner was conferred the title of princess, Zhou Luer was extremely envious of her because she could gain favor in front of the empress dowager and had such a powerful backer.

In recent days, she would often invite He Yunyin to go out and enjoy the autumn scenery, and would flatter her with nice words, which made He Yunyin think that she had met a rare and close sister. She would introduce her to the empress dowager and would bring her along whenever she came to Shouyang Palace.

Zhou Luer was also a smart and capable person. She knew that the empress dowager was originally a princess of Xishu Kingdom. Every time she came to Shouyang Palace, she tried her best to collect many small customs and gadgets of Xishu Kingdom to please the empress dowager's attention.

As people grow old, they no longer value gold, silver, and jewelry. The only thing that remains in their minds is the homesickness they had when they were young.

"You are a thoughtful person. You actually found these to make me happy."