Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

For a long time, Xiao and Wei Bingyan have been concerned about A Rui. If Xiao had not been pregnant, she would have thought of adopting A Rui as her legitimate child and guiding him carefully to realize his ambitions in the future... But now that Aunt Qiu had happened, she was most worried about A Rui.

"Arui is a kind-hearted child. Even if he knows it later, he will know it." Wei Bingyan said softly. She knew that Arui was lingering outside Aunt Qiu's spacious courtyard that day, but she didn't know how to tell him clearly.

It's possible that it will be cleared up when he grows up a little.

Xiao sighed, "She doesn't want to tell who gave her the perfume. We have to be more cautious in the future. We must not let that guy have another chance. Who knows, he might harm someone else next time."

"Mom, don't worry. I have my own ideas." Wei Bingyan said. She would go to the Shen Mansion in person the next day to have a good talk with Mrs. Shen.

She always felt that if Mrs. Shen and Shen Rou were not the same kind of people, then the fish maws she gave her... might have been used.

Xiao nodded, "Let me take care of Aunt Qiu's affairs. After all, you are just a young lady who has not married out. Don't let others gossip about you!"

Wei Bingyan responded. Anyway, all they needed to do was to kick Aunt Qiu out.

Xiao asked Xia Yuezhu to call in two strong mothers-in-law and told them to secretly put Aunt Qiu on a carriage the next day and then send her to the villa at the foot of the lush Hongshan Mountain.

It was a very remote place.

The two mothers-in-law agreed.

At dusk, Wei Zhong came back with a gloomy face and appeared in the main room. He only asked about Xiao's health. It seemed that he had heard from others what happened in Prince Ping'an's palace today.

Seeing that Xiao was safe and sound, Wei Zhong scolded Shen Rouruo and even blamed the Fourth Prince.

Xiao said a few words of comfort to him and then told him that she wanted to send Aunt Qiu to the villa.

Wei Zhong was only concerned about Xiao's tender belly and didn't care whether Aunt Qiu stayed or left. He kept waving his hand to let Xiao make the final decision.

The next day, before daybreak, the whole house was silent. Aunt Qiu's mouth was blocked in her dream. She was forced out of an inconspicuous little door, put on a carriage, and secretly and quickly left the capital.

The news that Aunt Qiu was sent away spread secretly in the Wei residence. No one knew the reason, but they were all guessing. They also began to fear Xiao's sharp and ruthless trick. Aunt Qiu had only been favored by the old man for a few months, but she unexpectedly incurred Xiao's dislike. Not long after she came back, she was dealt with.

If anything happens to Xiao later, wouldn't he die faster?

All of a sudden, the situation became very tense, and he kept his mouth shut around Xiao, not daring to ask any more questions.

After A Rui finished his duty during the day, he appeared in Aunt Qiu's room and found that many familiar faces were gone. Before that, the servant girl who was close to Aunt Qiu was also gone...

He stayed in the room for a long time. His eyes felt sore and bitter. He felt as if something had surged to his eye sockets and then was squeezed back. He felt empty deep in his heart and was very lost and confused. He didn't know what to do next.

"Second Young Master, let's go back!" Ari's maid looked at him sympathetically and spoke softly, unable to bear to see him being reminded of his parents by the sight of the things.

"There are distinguished guests at my mother's place, so don't go to greet them for now. Go back to your room and read." Wei Longrui nodded unconsciously, walked out, and never turned back.

Soon, someone reported to Wei Bingyan why Arui came here. After hearing this, Wei Bingyan showed a look that revealed whether it was relief or concern.

"Take good care of A Rui these days. He is different from Aunt Qiu. Take good care of her." Wei Bingyan said to the maid who came to answer.

"It's saved for me." The maid bowed and said softly.

This maid was also arranged by Xiao for Arui. Her name was Xiucai, and she took good care of Arui's food, housing and transportation.

"Miss, are you ready to go to the madam's place?" Bai Binghui asked Wei Bingyan softly after Xiucai left.

"No, you go and see. If Mrs. Shen has left, invite her here." She was originally planning to visit the Shen Mansion today, but she didn't expect that before she left, Mrs. Shen came to her house and said that she wanted to visit Xiao.

It seemed that what happened in Prince Ping'an's Mansion the day before had already reached Mrs. Shen's ears, so she came to apologize on behalf of Shen Rouruo. She believed that her mother would not talk to Mrs. Shen for too long. After all, the matter of fish maw had not been clarified at that time, and they still had doubts about Mrs. Shen.

Bai Binghui responded and walked out in small steps.

"Aunt Yin, where are these fish maws?" Wei Bingyan asked.

"Everything has been put away. What are you going to do, young lady?" Aunt Yin replied.

Wei Bingyan said, "Go get some. I think Mrs. Shen will be here soon."

Mrs. Shen did decide to come to the Wei family today after hearing others talk about Shen Rouruo's performance in Prince Ping'an's Mansion. She had already made such a preparation, but just moved it up in advance.

She really couldn't figure it out. If she hadn't become her daughter, she would have really wanted to harden her heart and ignore her. She had already become the concubine of the Fourth Prince, but she hadn't completely given up. What did Xiao's pregnancy have to do with her? What was the point of being envious and jealous? It would be better for her to be more successful.

The last time I asked her to present the beautiful fish maw to Xiao, I thought she had thought it through thoroughly, but I didn't expect her to be still the same.

Fortunately, nothing happened to the Xiao family, otherwise the Wei family would have been thoroughly offended.

"...A niece like me sometimes speaks without knowing what to do. She offended Mrs. Wei the day before yesterday. I hope Mrs. Wei can be tolerant and not bear it with her. I apologize to you on her behalf." Mrs. Shen expressed her concern for Xiao and talked about daily life before finally getting to the point.

After Shen Rouruo returned the day before, the Fourth Prince's wife punished her by making her reflect on her mistakes facing the wall. After that, the Fourth Prince returned to the mansion and almost beat her up like a storm. Fortunately, for the sake of Shen Wei, he did not really attack her.

However, Shen Rouruo also remembered to clean up her mess. The Fourth Prince would not accept his woman slandering him outside, even if Shen Rouruo was helping him do things secretly.

Xiao had always had a good impression of Madam Shen, so she didn't really believe that the fish maw was poisoned by her. However, one should not have the intention to harm others, but one should be on guard against others. At this time, she was not sure whether Madam Shen was in cahoots with Shen Rouruo. "Concubine Shen is quick-witted and straightforward."

Mrs. Shen sighed, "It's easy to offend people, Mrs. Wei. In fact, Roujun's true character is not inferior to Sesibu, but sometimes she thinks too much."

If Shen Rouruo hadn't been hysterical about Wei Zhong, why would she have ended up in a dead end?

"There are some things... that should just be said around your own people. Concubine Shen is still young after all, but sometimes she says the wrong thing. Others don't care whether they are young or not. Mrs. Shen, you are right?" Xiao said with a faint smile.

Mrs. Shen said softly, "Yes."

"I'm fine too, Madam Shen, don't worry. I just hope Concubine Shen will be more careful in the future."

"She has realized her mistake." said Mrs. Shen.

Xiao smiled. Would Shen Rouruo admit her mistake? She might say she knew she was wrong, but she didn't think so deep down.

Mrs. Shen sighed in her heart, knowing that Xiao no longer had the deep feelings for Shen Rouruo as before. She had originally wanted to say more pleasant words on Shen Rouruo's behalf, but when she saw Xiao's expression, she knew it was too late to say anything.

She raised her body and immediately retreated.

Xiao did not keep her and asked Xia Yuezhu to see her off with a gift.

As soon as Mrs. Shen stepped out of the courtyard gate, she saw Wei Bingyan's personal maid coming to greet her. She bowed and saluted, "Mrs. Shen, our young lady wants you to come over and have a talk. I wonder if you can do me a favor?"

Of course, talking to her at this time was not for casual chat. Mrs. Shen nodded and appeared in Wanyuan with Bai Binghui.

Wei Bingyan stood upright on the solid steps, waiting. When she saw Mrs. Shen appear in front of the door, she immediately came over and bowed respectfully, "Mrs. Shen, I'm sorry for inviting you here so abruptly. Please forgive me."

"Miss Wei, you are too polite." Mrs. Shen curled her lips with a smile. She always felt that Roujun was an extremely smart and scheming person, but compared with a little girl like this, she was obviously a little inferior.

Being hostile to such a Wei Bingyan...it would be difficult for Roujun to be more outstanding.

After respectfully welcoming Mrs. Shen into the house and pouring her fragrant tea, Wei Bingyan asked Bai Binghui and Aunt Yin to wait outside.

"I wonder what Miss Wei wants to talk to me about?" There was no one else in the room. Mrs. Shen couldn't help but think that Wei Bingyan's visit to her must be related to Shen Rouruo. Could it be that Roujun had done something again?

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head, and she felt more and more headache because of having such a daughter in her hands.

There was a rice bowl on the table. Wei Bingyan took off the lid and found several colorful fish maws inside. "Mrs. Shen, do you know which fish maws they are?"

"This is..." Mrs. Shen was stunned for a moment, picked up a piece of fish maw and looked at it carefully, "Is this the fish maw I gave to Mrs. Wei before?"

Wei Bingyan pointed to a beautiful box on the side and said, "The fish maw you sent is all in it."

Mrs. Shen's expression became serious. "Miss Wei, is this fish maw problematic?"

Wei Bingyan didn't say anything, but just took another bowl, put the fish maw in it, and poured some liquor. Not long after, the color of the fish maw changed a little.

“There’s a kind of essence of the Realm of Chaos on this fish maw. The taste is very light, and is basically covered by the muttony smell of the fish maw. However, this kind of essence happens to change color when it comes into contact with white wine…” Wei Bingyan argued softly, and then told Mrs. Shen about the power of the essence.

Mrs. Shen's face turned pale and blue, "Really... the fish maw that I sincerely gave to Mrs. Wei?"