Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

At noon, the sun hung high in the sky, burning everything. Even the trees hung down motionlessly as if exhausted.

Hua Xiulan stood by the window sill, quietly looking at the willow tree outside the window, her thoughts drifting back to the conversation she had with Jun Moli when she was young in her previous life. She still remembered that they were still very young at that time, full of longing and expectation for the future.

"Princess, it's time for lunch." Chuntao walked in and reminded softly.

"Yeah." Hua Xiulan came back to her senses and responded.

"Today we have your favorite Kung Pao rabbit and sweet and sour duck. Princess, come and try them." Chuntao said as she placed the dishes on the table.

However, Hua Xiulan didn't seem to have any appetite and just stared blankly at the dishes.

"Princess, what's wrong? Are these dishes not to your taste?" Chuntao asked with concern.

"No... I just remembered some past events." Hua Xiulan shook her head gently, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes.

"Princess, don't be too sad. Let the past be the past. Now you have to take good care of yourself so that the Empress Consort can rest assured." Chuntao comforted.

"Yes, I know. Thank you, Chuntao." Hua Xiulan smiled gratefully.

"There is also the peach blossom pastry sent by Concubine Xian. It was made by Concubine Xian herself, Princess, you must try it." Chun Tao continued to persuade.

Hua Xiulan walked over and saw the delicious dishes on the table, and she couldn't help feeling warm in her heart.

"Has mother had her meal yet?" Hua Xiulan asked with concern.

"Princess, the virtuous concubine has already had her meal. She knows that you haven't had a good appetite recently, so she specifically asked me to make sure you eat well." Chuntao replied.

Hua Xiulan nodded with emotion: "I understand. I will eat well."

After that, she picked up her chopsticks and began to taste the food on the table. Although she was still in a heavy mood, she still tried to cheer herself up and enjoy the tranquility and warmth of the moment.

After lunch, Hua Xiulan asked Chuntao to bring her pen, ink, paper and inkstone, as she wanted to write a letter to Lu Xiyue, the daughter of the Minister of Justice.

She thought for a moment, then picked up her pen and wrote, "Miss Lu, I've been feeling bored in the palace lately, so I want to invite you to come to the palace for a small gathering to enjoy the scenery here. What do you think, Miss Lu?"

After finishing writing, Hua Xiulan sealed the letter and handed it to Chuntao, saying, "Send this letter to the Lu residence and make sure it is delivered to Miss Lu."

Chuntao nodded, took the letter and left.

About half an hour later, Chuntao came back and told Hua Xiulan that she had delivered the letter to Lu's house and handed it to Lu Xiyue.

Hua Xiulan nodded, indicating that she understood. Then, Chuntao told Hua Xiulan another piece of news.

"Princess, I just heard something." Chun Tao looked at Hua Xiu Lan cautiously.

"Oh? What's the matter? Tell me about it." Hua Xiulan asked curiously.

"I heard that Lu Qingqing, the concubine of the Lu family, got married." Chuntao said softly.

"Married? Who did you marry?" Hua Xiulan was a little surprised.

"I heard it was the master of the Liu family." Chuntao replied.

"The master of the Liu family? But that Master Liu, the Grand Historian? Doesn't he have a wife?" Hua Xiulan asked doubtfully.

"It was that Lord Liu. Lu Qingqing married him and became his second wife. Lord Liu's previous wife passed away, leaving behind a son and a daughter." Chuntao explained carefully.

"It's actually like this..." Hua Xiulan couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, Lu Qingqing is a beauty. How could she be willing to be someone else's stepmother?" Chuntao shook her head in confusion.

"Maybe the Lu family has some plans. However, Lu Qingqing must be regretting it now." Hua Xiulan said lightly.

"How could the Lu family bear to let their daughter suffer any injustice?" Chuntao frowned.

"Lu Zhi probably thinks that Lu Qingqing's presence in the mansion will affect Lu Xiyue's marriage. In short, Lu Qingqing's current situation must not be very good." Hua Xiulan sighed.

"I hope Lu Qingqing can live a happy life. After all, marriage is related to a lifetime of happiness." Chuntao said with emotion.

"Well, it's a pity that she chose a path that seems beautiful but is full of thorns." Hua Xiulan shook her head slightly.

The two were silent for a while, each lost in thought.