Now that you're reborn, who would still keep a mistress for their scumbag husband?

"Who is that woman, and why did she enter the palace with Duke Dingguo?"

"Madam Dingguo is here today, right? Look at how affectionate they are. If I were Madam Dingguo, I would be so angry!"

"Men are not good people. Lady Dingguo has only been married for a year, and you don't even give her face?"

……

Dou Jinzhao stood beside the pillars in front of the Linde Hall, and the discussions around him surged like a tide.

From the right Yintai Gate to the Linde Hall, there were lanterns lit all along the way. She had arranged these for the empress.

Today is not the Mid-Autumn Festival night, but the palace is making a big fuss in order to welcome back Duke Dingguo Lu Changyuan and give him a welcoming reception.

A man and a woman came in from outside the palace gate. The man was tall, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. He was still in military uniform, and he exuded a heroic and brave aura. The woman next to him was dressed in formal attire, and her pair of delicate almond eyes were particularly beautiful.

As she walked, her eyes never left the man, her smile was shy and full of affection.

The man would look back at her from time to time, his eyes were gentle and his heart was full of tenderness.

What a perfect match!

Dou Jinzhao, who was standing far away, held onto the porch pillar, his eyes were cold, and he slightly curved his lips into a sneer.

Luoxia, who was following behind her, also saw the two people and felt incredible and extremely worried. She whispered, "Master?"

At this time, someone nearby noticed Dou Jinzhao and was very embarrassed. He changed the subject subtly, "Madam Dingguo, is this the headpiece you wear the one that Yuehua Tower recently launched? I heard that the cat's eye stone on it is very rare. When I heard the news, I was told that it was already reserved by someone. I wondered who it was. In this capital, apart from Madam Dingguo, no one else can afford this headpiece."

Dou Jinzhao: "If I had known that Madam wanted it, I would not have taken it. The people from Yuehua Tower said they were afraid that it would not be sold, so they forced it on me. The price was not low, so I lost a lot."

She was not in the mood for conversation, and the ladies around her knew it, so they let her go without saying a few words.

As soon as she left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Look at that woman. She is far inferior to the wife of Duke Dingguo. I really don't know what Duke Dingguo likes about her?"

"Humph, men are always fickle. Poor Madam Dingguo, she is such a competitive person."

"I heard that Duke Dingguo and his wife haven't consummated their marriage yet..."

……

Dou Jinzhao thought that Lu Changyuan must have brought Dou Miaojin to see the queen, so she hurried over to the queen.

In just a cup of tea, the news that Duke Dingguo and his sister-in-law had entered the palace in a very affectionate manner spread.

Aunt and brother-in-law, this is a hot topic that will never get boring.

Dou Jinzhao entered the palace. When the queen saw her, she didn't bother to talk to anyone and waved at her, "Zhaozhao, come and sit next to me. I'm not feeling well. Thank you for your hard work in today's banquet. You helped me run around and didn't even have time to drink tea."

She came over to pay her respects to the queen. She had a bright and beautiful face, clear and brilliant eyes, and excellent manners and good etiquette. Even when she bowed, her steps did not move at all, and she just hung quietly at her side. When she stood up, the hem of her skirt rippled gently behind her. Her every move was pleasing to the eye.

Everyone in the hall nodded secretly. The wife of Duke Dingguo was extremely beautiful and charming, and her reputation was well-deserved.

The queen also felt proud.

Lu Changyuan was the empress's nephew. At that time, Emperor Yongjia, who was still a prince, had become disloyal. In order to win over Dou Yi, who was then the Minister of Rites, Lu arranged a marriage for Lu Changyuan and Dou's eldest daughter, who was still in her mother's womb.

Later, Lu became the queen. She was afraid that her nephew would be wronged, so she brought the young Dou Jinzhao into the palace to train him personally. After spending a long time together, Xie liked Dou Jinzhao very much. He was smart, gentle and generous.

Someone outside the palace gate announced that Duke Dingguo had arrived. The Queen was overjoyed and asked for him to be welcomed in quickly.

Dou Jinzhao looked towards the entrance of the palace, and when he caught a glimpse of the familiar yet unfamiliar figure beside Dou Miaojin, his back instantly straightened.

Lu Changyuan first looked at the Queen, and when he moved to Dou Jinzhao, he was indifferent and cold. He glanced at her lightly, like a cool breeze, and quickly retracted his gaze.

"I've been there for a year and I've grown taller and lost weight!"

When the queen saw Lu Changyuan, she was very excited. She laughed and cried, which showed her love for Lu Changyuan.

Dou Miaojin saw Dou Jinzhao and glanced at him.

Dou Jinzhao saw a black spot as big as a little finger on the bright white skin beside Dou Miaojin's left ear. His eyes flashed and he understood.

Just like in her previous life, Dou Miaojin was still poisoned by love, but according to the course of her previous life, she shouldn't have returned to Beijing at this time.

The palace servants in the hall served tea in an orderly manner. The aunt in charge came over to ask Dou Jinzhao about the banquet and the seating arrangements needed to be adjusted. She had often helped Lu deal with palace banquets in the past and was very skilled at it. She settled the matter with just two sentences.

After Lu Changyuan and Dou Miaojin exchanged greetings, they sat down together.

Opposite Lu Changyuan was Dou Jinzhao.

"You've been back for three days, but you just entered the palace today. You didn't even come to see me earlier. Don't you know I'm thinking about you?" The Queen seemed to be blaming her, but her tone was actually doting.

Dou Jinzhao's hand holding the cup shook violently. She didn't know that Lu Changyuan had been back for three days and thought he had just returned today.

Lu Changyuan held his knees with both hands, sitting upright, "My nephew also misses his aunt. I just returned to the capital, and I have many military affairs to attend to. I thought that I would have to go to the palace today anyway, so I might as well come in early and let my aunt take a good look at my nephew."

"You're such a smooth talker! Forget it, I won't talk about you anymore. When you're not here, I still have Jin Zhao. When the palace banquet is over, you can go back with Jin Zhao."

Lu Changyuan raised his eyes and looked at Dou Jinzhao opposite him. He took the tea beside him and took a sip. He did not comment, but did not look away.

After not seeing her for a year, she is still as dazzling as ever.

The light softly enveloped her, her face was as white and delicate as a freshly peeled egg, her eyes were bright and generous, unlike ordinary girls in the boudoir, she exuded a toughness from the inside out, her slender shoulders were straight, and even if the sky fell, she would not bend down and surrender.

"Brother Chang Yuan!"

Dou Miaojin's thin voice sounded, and the queen seemed to have just seen this person. She looked at her and frowned slightly. Seeing that Lu Changyuan wanted to introduce this woman to her, the queen felt annoyed, "Changyuan, you and Jinzhao went to war on the day of your wedding, and you haven't consummated your marriage yet, right?"

Before Lu Changyuan could say anything, the queen called someone over and said, "Go and fetch the red mandarin duck tent embroidered with a unicorn delivering a child that was presented as tribute the other day."

Soon, someone brought it.

The Queen was afraid that Dou Jinzhao was too shy, so she asked someone to give it to Lu Changyuan, "Speaking of which, it was the Emperor who asked you to go to war that day, which delayed your wedding night. This is what your aunt gave you as a reward. Don't let your aunt down."

This was to urge Lu Changyuan and Dou Miaojin to consummate their marriage.

Dou Jinzhao lowered his head, his cheeks flushed.

The noble ladies sitting around in the hall all smiled kindly. Although Duke Dingguo brought a woman into the palace, the Queen was trying to make the Duke Dingguo's wife proud.

Lu Changyuan took over the red mandarin duck tent. He glanced at Dou Jinzhao. Although she was sitting there calmly, it was obvious that she was still a little uncomfortable.

He smiled slightly and walked towards Dou Jinzhao, obviously wanting to give her the red mandarin duck tent.

Dou Jinzhao also hurriedly stood up, ready to take over the red mandarin duck curtain.

"Brother Changyuan!" Dou Miaojin called softly, her watery eyes filled with admiration and longing.

Lu Changyuan's heart moved, and without thinking, he said to the queen, "Aunt, you have also given this red mandarin duck curtain before, and it is still in the storeroom in the mansion. Aunt, please forgive my nephew for being rude and borrowing flowers to offer to the Buddha once."

Dou Jinzhao raised his head in surprise, not because of Lu Changyuan's boldness.

He was raised by the emperor since he was a child, and went to the battlefield at the age of sixteen. He was brave and good at fighting. He was favored by the emperor and was the most noble of the dynasty, more noble than a prince.

Is Lu Changyuan crazy? Is he going to give the red mandarin duck tent for the wedding to Dou Miaojin?

Queen Xie was also surprised. She rubbed her forehead and said nothing, indicating her agreement. How could she bear to reject her nephew's words?

In full view of everyone, Lu Changyuan held the red mandarin duck curtain in front of Dou Miaojin. Behind him, Dou Jinzhao stood pale. In the whole hall, everyone was talking about it, and their eyes were full of pity when they looked at Dou Jinzhao.

"Is this for me?" Dou Miaojin's voice jumped with joy, and she looked at Dou Jinzhao with joy, "Sister, you won't blame Brother Changyuan for giving this to me, right?"

As she spoke, she couldn't wait to hug the red mandarin duck tent in her arms, her eyes full of provocation.

In her previous life, Dou Miaojin climbed onto Lu Changyuan's bed only after she came back and cured herself of the love poison. In this life, she has not yet cured herself of the poison, but she has already started to fight for the red mandarin duck bed. The two lives are exactly the same.

"Since it is a token of your deep affection, my sister will take it. It should be useful soon." Dou Jinzhao smiled politely, "Although you are overstepping your bounds by using this bright red color, I will allow you to be unrestrained once, considering that we are sisters."

For a woman who is not the principal wife, you cannot use bright red.