Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

Wei Shengrong is the second master of the Wei family. Because he has an elder brother with seniority and great achievements in political career, and a younger brother who is good at fighting, this second master behaves like a waste. He holds an empty position with nothing to do, and plays all day long. He often drinks and stays out all day and night, and when he comes back, he reeks of alcohol.

At that time, when old lady Wei was still alive, Wei Shengrong was relatively introverted. Now that the old man is no longer in charge, he has become even more unrestrained.

When Mrs. Wang heard Old Master Wei asking about her husband, an embarrassed expression appeared on her face, and deep down she also felt a little angry towards Wei Shengrong.

I had told him the day before yesterday to come back early today, not to drink so much, and not to go looking for girls, so as not to upset the old man. I didn't expect that he hasn't come back yet.

"Father, he...maybe he has official business..." Wang hesitated and made up a reason that even she didn't believe.

Old Master Wei had a gloomy expression on his face. “Humph, what official business did he have? He must have gone to some...place to drink!” He originally wanted to talk about the brothel, but since there was his unmarried granddaughter in the house, he held back and became more and more helpless towards his unprogressive second son.

"My daughter-in-law will send someone to call him back immediately." Wang said hurriedly.

Old Master Li concentrated and said, "No need, just let him go!"

Wang hung her head and her face turned slightly pale.

After a while, Old Master Wei said to Xiao, "You have been walking for so many days, go back and rest."

After all his children and grandchildren had left, Old Master Wei appeared in the quaint corner pavilion behind the Hidden Garden with his hands folded in one hand. He held a water pitcher in one hand and played chess with himself. His slightly closed eyes vaguely revealed a hint of wisdom that came from seeing through the world.

Straight out of the Hidden Garden, Wei Zhong said to Xiao: "You are tired today, so you don't need to see others. Take a good rest first, and let them greet you tomorrow."

The "they" mentioned here naturally refers to the concubines in the family.

Xiao was happy and at peace, so she nodded and agreed.

"I have something to do outside. I will come back later to have dinner with you." Wei Zhong said softly, then strode away.

After watching Wei Zhong's figure disappear from his sight, he turned around and asked everyone to return to their own courtyards.

Wei Bingyan did not take the car, but took Bai Binghui and slowly walked back to her own courtyard. She wanted to take another look at the Wei family house and possibly recall some memories she had forgotten.

"Sister, are you in a good mood? Why don't you go back and rest after all the travel? And you're wandering around here, Yaxin?" Wei Bingyan had only taken a few steps when Wei Bingru followed her from behind. It was obvious from her tone that she was up to no good.

"It's my second sister. I haven't seen you for a while. You've become more beautiful. Do you want to take a walk with me?" Wei Bingyan turned her head and looked at Wei Bingru who was running towards her with a smile.

Wei Bing is twelve years old now. She is graceful, with bright eyebrows and eyes. Although she is not a great beauty, she is also pleasant.

"I don't have the leisure and elegance like you, sister." Wei Bingru gritted her teeth. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved and painful she felt in her heart that she couldn't be with the man she loved, but had to marry someone far away.

She knew clearly that if it weren't for the Xiao mother and daughter, she would definitely not be the one marrying into the Chu family!

Wei Bingyan smiled brightly, her eyes fixed on Wei Bingru's angry face, "I almost forgot that my sister is already engaged. Although the wedding is still a long way off, she has to prepare the dowry. Congratulations, second sister."

"Shut up, if it weren't for you, how could I have been betrothed to that Prince Chu? Wei Bingyan, you are really insidious and cunning!" Wei Bingru had been resentful towards Wei Bingyan for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that Wei Bingyan was the legitimate daughter of the family, she would never have let it go.

"Why do you say that, second sister? The Prince of Chu is a noble and imposing man. If you marry him, you will be his wife. Are you not satisfied? Besides, this marriage was arranged by father for you. If you are not happy, you should tell father. Why would you do it because of me?"

Now Wei Bingyan no longer gets angry when someone scolds her. She just looks at Wei Bingru warmly, as if she is looking at a casual and indulgent child.

Wei Bingru didn't notice the difference in Wei Bingyan at all. She never took such a sister seriously. "The one who was originally betrothed to Prince Chu was you, you!"

"How can I know clearly, little sister?" Wei Bingyan asked with a slight smile, "Ah, I almost forgot, didn't you pity me before? You even said that you were willing to marry in my place, and now it just happens that you get what you want. I will always remember your love for me, don't worry."

Wei Bingru had never expected things to turn out that way. She had already determined Wei Bingyan's character and didn't understand why she ended up losing more than she gained.

"You don't have to be so proud. I won't let it go just like that!" Wei Bingru looked at Wei Bingyan coldly, forcing herself to calm down.

“Second sister, you should just focus on getting married, and don’t spend so much time thinking about other things.” Wei Bingyan said softly.

Wei Bingru snorted and floated away.

Bai Binghui frowned as she looked at Wei Bingru's shrinking figure, and said softly to Wei Bingyan, "Miss, which lady is this? She has a bad temper and is so arrogant."

"She is the second young lady. You must be careful when dealing with her from now on." Wei Bingyan said with a faint smile.

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The courtyard where Wei Bingyan lived was not far from the main courtyard. The courtyard was very large, but among all the young ladies in the family, she was the only one who had her own courtyard. The courtyard was recommended to be Wanyuan, which was chosen by Old Lady Wei herself at that time.

When they returned to Wanyuan, Aunt Yin and Anxiang had already packed their luggage, but many maids in the yard did not recognize Aunt Yin and Anxiang. They seemed to be just following Xing'er's instructions. After all, it was Xing'er who had arranged things for them.

Wei Bingyan called all the people from Wanyuan over. After Aunt Yin, she called the housekeeper and nanny of Wanyuan. Aunt Yin's words were her words. As for Bai Binghui and Anxiang, they were considered the first-class maids in the family.

No one mentioned anything about Xing'er, who was still receiving the salary of a second-class maid, so everyone naturally knew the truth.

Xing'er stood upright in front of the little maid and the rough-serving mother-in-law, biting her lip tightly in frustration, and finally confirmed that she had lost her position in the young lady's heart.

From then on, she could no longer order others to do things in Wanyuan, and she had to look at the eyes of the three people around the young lady. How could she be willing to do this? It was obvious that she was the family's child, and it was obvious that she had been with the young lady the longest.

"Okay, that's it." Wei Bingyan had nothing to say. After letting everyone gradually disperse, Wei Bingyan turned around and went back to the inner room. Looking at the familiar furnishings, she felt dazed. She walked to the recliner behind the desk and sat down. She copied a half-read poem and smiled faintly.

"Please keep those carefully. What about the books my master gave me?" Wei Bingyan asked softly.

An Xiang directly opened a large box under the desk, "I didn't know what the young lady was going to do with it, so I moved all the books in. They are here."

Wei Bingyan nodded. "Put it aside. I'll clean it up tomorrow."

After a short rest, it was already dark. After washing, Wei Bingyan was about to go to the main room to look for Xiao, when she saw Anxiang come in and said, "Miss, Sister Xia Yuezhu from the Madam's place came just now and told you not to go over to greet her tonight and just stay in the room and have a good rest."

"Madam told me not to go?" Wei Bingyan was stunned. "Have other concubines gone to greet Madam?"

An Xiang replied, "I went, but the master sent me away and told me to go over to pay my respects tomorrow morning."

"Master is back?" Wei Bingyan was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Wei Zhong would actually come back to have dinner with his mother.

"It's because the master has returned that we don't let these concubines disturb us." Bai Binghui said with a smile.

Wei Bingyan smiled lightly, "Forget it, I won't go."

The next day, Wei Bingyan got up at daybreak. She had gotten used to getting up at this time to practice martial arts with Aunt Yin. Even when she was on her way back to the capital, she did not change this habit.

"Bai Binghui, Anxiang, tell everyone that from now on, nothing I do in Wanyuan can be told. No matter who tries to find out, you are not allowed to say a single word!" Wei Bingyan instructed Bai Binghui and the others while making preparations.

"Yes, Miss." The two maids said loudly together. Although they had just arrived at the Wei family, both of them came from wealthy families and naturally understood the twists and turns of the inner courtyard.

"Look after Xing'er." Wei Bingyan thought for a moment and lowered her voice before instructing.

Wei Bingyan practiced Yanbi Fist several times, sweating profusely. After taking a shower and changing clothes, she went to the main room to greet Xiao.

When I arrived at the main house, before I walked into the inner room, I heard a woman's voice whispering.

"The young lady is here!" Pan Qiu, another senior maid in Xiao's house, just walked out. She lifted the thin curtain with a smile and bowed.

Wei Bingyan smiled at Pan Qiu, lowered her head slightly and walked in.

At once, I saw a woman in pink clothes serving tea to Xiao. That woman had a round, full and plump figure, white, tender and smooth skin, and a bright, delicate and beautiful smile.

This guy is Aunt Lian.

"Ah, it's only been three years since I last saw you, young lady. You've become more and more beautiful." As soon as Aunt Lian saw Wei Bingyan, she immediately praised her with a smile.

"Yes, ma'am, the young lady is becoming more and more like you." Aunt Liu, who gave birth to a son, followed suit.

Wei Zhong had four concubines in total. In addition to Aunt Lian and Aunt Qiu, there were Aunt Liu and Aunt Mei who were in the room now. As for the maids... In addition to Qingxiu and Yuzhu, how many there were, Wei Bingyan didn't know.

Only Aunt Qiu stood there at the side, focused and silent.

Wei Bingyan raised her forehead as she watched Aunt Lian flattering her mother. She really liked her. Aunt Lian had always relied on the fact that she had given birth to Wei Zhong's eldest son and ignored her mother. Why did she change her temper now?

After Xiao received the teacup from Aunt Lian, she did not drink the tea but put it on the table. "Don't praise her to the sky. Children can't stand being praised."

"Madam, the young lady is already thirteen years old. She is not a child anymore. It won't be long before she gets engaged." Aunt Liu said with a smile.

"That's right. Madam's future son-in-law will surely be a chosen one of heaven. He and our daughter are a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman." Aunt Mei agreed with a smile.

Aunt Lian's expression changed. She looked at Wei Bingyan and refrained from speaking.