Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

The Wei family has existed for hundreds of years and has gone through several dynasties, but the most important foundation of the Wei family has never been damaged. On the contrary, it has become more and more solid, and has continued to become the most luxurious and wealthy family in the Tang Dynasty.

As the only legitimate daughter of the Wei family, Wei Bingyan's status in the capital is not low. Even the noble ladies who do not have any high power are not as good as her.

"Mrs. Wei." Several ladies who had gathered together to talk stood up, bowed to Mrs. Xiao, and kept moving aside to let Mrs. Xiao walk among them.

"Mrs. Zhu San, Mrs. Yang, Mrs. Tang, Mrs. Ye, you are all here." Mrs. Xiao walked to the sides of those elegant ladies with a smile on her face and greeted them warmly one by one.

Madam Zhu San was the head of the household of the Marquis's mansion. Because the Marquis's wife was in poor health, she was entrusted with the management of household affairs. She was a woman with a frail figure, a long face, and wise features. She smiled and said to Xiao, "Mrs. Wei returned to the capital without telling anyone."

Xiao smiled and said, "I just came back not long ago. I thought I would finish my work first and then meet up with everyone."

Mrs. Yang looked at her carefully and said, "You look much better. Could it be that Jin Yuncheng really takes care of people like this?"

"Yes, when I saw Mrs. Wei before, her face always lacked some redness. But when I saw her today, not only does she look radiant, she also looks a lot younger." Mrs. Tang showed a look of surprise. They had not forgotten what they had discussed secretly a year ago. They all thought that Xiao would not live for more than three years. But now, she seemed to be in extremely good health.

Others also followed suit and expressed their condolences in a cordial manner.

Xiao had a deep friendship with them and never told them that she was cured of her old illness by Mrs. Li. She just said that the water in Jinyun City was good and her health naturally improved.

"Miss Wei has really changed a lot as she grew up. It's almost hard to tell who she is." Madam Zhu San turned her attention directly to Wei Bingyan, who had been standing silently and upright behind Xiao. She didn't expect that the Xiao mother and daughter had just returned to the capital for a short time and they had already spread such a reputation.

They secretly hid their gloating feelings deep in their hearts and wanted to see how this Miss Wei became a villain.

Wei Bingyan smiled faintly and bowed respectfully, "Hello, ladies."

Mrs. Ye smiled very kindly and said, "Ru Zi has been waiting for you for a long time in the corner pavilion."

Wei Bingyan's eyes were bright. She was very happy when she thought of her close friend whom she hadn't seen for a long time.

Xiao looked at Mrs. Ye with a smile, knowing that she had good intentions, so she asked Wei Bingyan to find Ye Ruzi.

Mrs. Yang looked at Wei Bingyan's graceful back, which was getting smaller and smaller, and lowered her voice to say to Xiao: "Miss Wei is still as sensible as ever, so why does she have such a reputation outside?"

"That's right. A daughter's reputation is extremely important. Who was the gossipmonger who spread such words?" Mrs. Tang deliberately raised her voice to attract others. Suddenly, the Xiao family had to deal with more people.

Those who came today were all people of status in the capital. In addition to flattering each other, there were also those who wanted to watch the show and take advantage of the situation.

"Since Mrs. Tang knows clearly that it was these despicable people who spread the rumors, why did you also gossip about it? You will lose your own status if you don't." Xiao rolled her eyes at Mrs. Tang and spoke softly. For her daughter's sake, she was not afraid of offending anyone here today.

After hearing this, Mrs. Tang's face turned pale and blue. She could tell that Xiao was secretly mocking her for her gossip.

"That's right. I don't think Miss Wei is a bad woman. You saw her just now. How is she similar?" Mrs. Yang said.

"I heard from others that it was the daughter of the Marquis of Jinyun City, Chu, who sincerely spread these words?"

"Yes, Miss Chu has been put under house arrest by Lord Chu. Isn't it obvious who the real villain is?"

"..."

Everyone told each other what happened between Wei Bingyan and Chu Xuying in Jinyun City. Naturally, no one forgot about the inhumane beating of Chu Xuying by the concubine in her brother's room. All of a sudden, no one continued to mention Wei Bingyan's reputation in the capital that had been circulating for two days around Xiao.

Mrs. Xiao and Mrs. Ye looked at each other and smiled faintly.

"Your place is actually lively!" Suddenly, a warm and kind voice interrupted, which made everyone quiet down.

"Princess Ping'an." Xiao smiled and bowed respectfully, "I hope you are safe and healthy."

The woman who was surrounded by several maids was about fifty years old, with a round and graceful face, fair skin, small eyes, and she was always smiling, making people feel very friendly.

"Nianxin, come quickly." Princess Ping'an waved to Xiao, looked at her seriously, and nodded with satisfaction, "Well, I haven't seen you for a year. As expected, you are different. You are especially good."

Xiao helped the highly respected Princess Ping'an in the capital sit down and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, my health has improved a lot. On the contrary, you seem to have not changed much, which makes others very envious."

"Look, she is the one who knows how to make people happy the best." Princess Ping'an pointed at her and spoke to Mrs. Ye and the others.

Mrs. Tang curled her lips. Her husband's official title was the same as Wei Zhong's, but no matter where he went, it seemed that others only noticed Xiao and only flattered her, and never paid attention to her.

"Ou'er, why are these distinguished male guests still nowhere to be seen?" Princess Ping'an turned around and asked her maid.

"I'm talking to the prince in the courtyard. I'll come and greet you respectfully in a moment." Ou'er replied with a smile.

Princess Ping An nodded and said to the crowd, "Then let's walk around this flower garden and go over to see my pool of holy lotus flowers, which are in full bloom."

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When Wei Bingyan appeared at the quaint corner pavilion on the other side of the small garden, she heard several voices that looked familiar but she could not quite remember whose they were. A group of young ladies with tender faces and pretty faces were gathered in groups, chatting and laughing around a pool of red lotus.

Those people would become noble ladies in the capital in the future. Wei Bingyan had treated them many times before, but she was still looked down upon by them. They looked down upon her, a legitimate daughter of the famous Wei family who had to become a concubine.

She had no intention of greeting them and her eyes were looking for Ye Ruzi everywhere.

"Uh, Miss, isn't that Miss Shen?" Bai Binghui called out strangely from behind her, pointing at Shen Rouruo who was standing alone nearby.

A glimmer of special light flashed across Wei Bingyan's eyes. Shen Rouruo came as expected, but she was not familiar with those young ladies, and they didn't know who she was, so she was pushed aside.

Today she was wearing an exquisite light yellow dress embroidered with white wintersweets, which made her look fresh and beautiful. She stood upright under the shade of the wintersweets tree, which was truly a refreshing and beautiful sight.

It's a pity that no one appreciates it.

"Bingyan!" Wei Bingyan was just about to walk towards Shen Rouruo when she heard a surprising voice coming from behind. A woman in a scarlet dress embroidered with hundreds of butterflies and silver patterns ran towards her. Her clothes fluttered in the wind, making her look like a beautiful colorful butterfly.

"Ru Zi!" Wei Bingyan smiled warmly and sincerely, and went to meet her. "I was just thinking of coming to look for you."

Ye Ruzi looked very similar to Mrs. Ye, with delicate features, bright and charming. When she smiled, she had two small dimples on her lips. At this moment, she was looking at Wei Bingyan unhappily, "What are you still talking about? You have no conscience. You only thought of me now."

Wei Bingyan and Ye Ruzi were as close as sisters. Unfortunately, Ye Ruzi married and moved away, and the chances of them meeting each other were slim. However, Wei Bingyan was aware that Ye Ruzi was not very happy after her marriage.

"Good sister, don't be angry with me. I have been thinking about looking for you for a long time. It's just that I just returned to the capital and was busy with various things, so I couldn't get away just now." Wei Bingyan hurriedly asked for forgiveness, holding Ye Ruzi's hand and speaking pitifully.

Ye Ruzi pinched Wei Bingyan's face slightly, "The letter talks about something interesting, why don't you tell me quickly?"

Wei Bingyan said, "This is not the place to talk. I will tell you gradually later. Come with me to find someone first."

As she spoke, Wei Bingyan pulled Ye Ruzi towards Shen Rouruo, "…This is the girl Shen Rouruo was lucky enough to meet on the way. She is already nineteen years old and still unengaged. Today, you and I must find a good man for her."

Ye Ruzi frowned and looked at Shen Rouruo. Although the distance was not close, she could tell by her appearance. "You don't like her?"

Wei Bingyan smiled, "I think she has too many thoughts. It would be better if she got married sooner."

As their brisk steps got closer, Shen Rouruo seemed to have just noticed them. She tilted her neck and looked at Wei Bingyan in surprise, "Sister, you're here."

"Mother was afraid that Sister Shen was unfamiliar with the place, so she asked me to come find you. As expected, you are standing here alone." Wei Bingyan said with a smile, and introduced Ye Ruzi beside her, "This one is Ye Sikong's daughter."

Shen Rouruo hurriedly saluted respectfully, "Miss Ye."

"Sister Shen, what are you doing? Please get up. Don't be so polite." Ye Ruzi let her go and helped her up. "Sister Shen is such a beautiful woman with a pleasant voice. No wonder Bingyan likes you so much."

Wei Bingyan could tell that Ye Ruzi sincerely emphasized the word "like" and a blooming smile appeared on her lips.

"Let's go to the quaint corner pavilion and sit for a while." Wei Bingyan said.

Shen Rouruo lowered her head slightly and said hello softly.

She has never been a person who is not easily excluded. Today, she sincerely made her way through the crowds simply because she did not want to attract too much attention. She now has a sense of belonging in her heart, so naturally she does not care whether she can find her ideal husband today. She did not want to attend the banquet, but was afraid that Xiao would think she was pretentious, so she only participated in person reluctantly, but had no intention of being here.

“If Sister Shen happens to meet someone you admire today, please tell me and I will definitely ask father and mother to actively act as matchmakers for you.” Wei Bingyan said with feigned innocence.

"Is Lord Wei here too?" Shen Rouruo's eyes immediately lit up, and her voice became a little happier.

Wei Bingyan smiled grimly in her heart. As expected, after just a glance, Shen Rouruo paid attention to Wei Zhong.

Ye Ruzi on the side also heard what was said, and with a mocking smile in her eyes, she looked at Shen Rouruo carefully and deeply.

"Yes, my father came with the Crown Prince. The Queen asked Princess Ping'an to choose princesses for the Crown Prince and several other princes." Wei Bingyan said with a smile, "With your demeanor, you will definitely be able to handle the role of a princess with ease."

Shen Rouruo's face froze, "My sister is used to teasing people."

"I'm not teasing you. I'm telling you the truth." Wei Bingyan said with a smile, and the three of them quickly walked into the corner pavilion.