Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

After Aunt Yin and Bai Binghui came back, they told her that there was a comfortable house in the north city that met Mrs. Li's requirements. The owner was anxious to sell the house because his family had moved to another place with great effort. Wei Bingyan used the private money she had saved over the years and asked Aunt Yin to buy the comfortable house.

"Miss, we happened to meet your cousin outside...that's Master Li. He knew that the comfortable house was what Mrs. Li wanted, so he had already bought it. He also said that he would choose a day to come and thank you." Bai Binghui said hurriedly.

I almost forgot that Li Yuyan finished his exam today. "How did you do, Master Li?"

"Young master seems to be in good spirits. I guess he did very well in the exam." Bai Binghui said.

Wei Bingyan nodded with a smile, "I left half of the cantaloupe for you, go and eat it, I know you like it very much."

Bai Binghui's face showed joy, "Young lady is the best." After she finished speaking, she bowed and happily lifted the curtain and left. In fact, she knew deep down in her heart that Young lady had something to ask Aunt Yin.

There were only Wei Bingyan and Aunt Yin in the room.

"Young Master Li knows?" Wei Bingyan asked softly, referring naturally to the Guan family's affairs.

"The young master left a letter for him. After coming out of the examination room, my cousin went to look for Manager Xu." Aunt Yin replied.

Wei Bingyan asked, "What did he say?"

"He just said to wait, and that wasn't much else," said Aunt Yin.

"In that case, you should stop investigating this matter secretly, so as not to attract other people's attention, which in turn will delay Young Master Li's arrangements." Wei Bingyan said softly.

"Yes, ma'am."

……

After Shen Rouruo stunned everyone at the Prince Ping'an's mansion that day, many people in the capital knew that Shen Wei had such a bright and charming niece, who might become a daughter in a few days. They also knew that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had taken a fancy to Shen Rouruo. These days, many people came to Shen Wei's mansion to flatter him, all of which were trying to show goodwill to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince through Shen Wei.

Before this, the people of the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince wanted to make Shen Wei their own, but Shen Wei had never participated in any of those factions. He knew that since he was receiving a salary from His Majesty, he should naturally be loyal to His Majesty, not the Crown Prince or the Fourth Prince!

"Rou'er, why are you still embroidering clothes? I've told you many times to let the people in the needlework room do it." Mrs. Shen walked into Shen Rouruo's room and saw Shen Rouruo still embroidering in front of the window. She shook her head with a smile, feeling that such a niece was really not like the other young ladies who were pampered and liked to take care of themselves no matter what.

"Aunt, why are you here?" Shen Rouruo put down the cool cloak she was holding in her hand, stood up and bowed respectfully to Mrs. Shen.

Mrs. Shen pulled her up and said, "Sit down, Auntie has something to talk to you."

Probably guessing what Mrs. Shen was going to say, Shen Rouruo bit her lip and lowered her head, twisting the towel vigorously with both hands, "Aunt, please speak."

"Many people have visited our home in the past few days, and have asked about your marriage in detail." Mrs. Shen paused, "That day at the Prince Ping'an's Palace, was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also present?"

Speaking of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Shen Rouruo sat up straight as a pine tree, with a vague foreboding in her heart. "Yes... not only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but several princes are here. It's just that I just came to the capital, and I don't know which one is the prince and which one is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I don't even know the whole story."

"Rou'er, I heard from others that... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince likes you very much." Mrs. Shen lowered her head and took a sip of tea, speaking softly.

Shen Rouruo's face turned pale, "Aunt, how can Rouer be worthy of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"You don't like the Crown Prince? If you can become his royal highness's concubine, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future." Mrs. Shen said, her eyes fell on Shen Rouruo's face, trying to see how sincere her words were.

"Aunt, Rouer doesn't want wealth and glory. I just want to find someone who shares the same ideals with me. He doesn't need to be noble, as long as he can treat me as well as my uncle treats me, I will be very satisfied." After arriving in the capital, Shen Rouruo was particularly envious of the fact that Mrs. Shen could receive her uncle's wholehearted treatment.

Mrs. Shen's facial features relaxed and she nodded with a smile. As expected, she had not made a mistake in judging the person. She was afraid that after Rou'er arrived in the capital, she would be confused by the splendor here and would like temporary wealth and glory. Now, hearing her say this, she was naturally very pleased.

"You can think this way. Auntie is very understanding." Mrs. Shen said with a smile, "Don't worry, I am here to help you find your marriage. I won't make you feel depressed or miserable."

Shen Rouruo moved her lips and wanted to say that she had a sense of belonging in her heart, but she knew very well that if she told her aunt that the person she particularly liked was Wei Zhong, it would be impossible, so she had to work hard on her own.

"Mrs. Wei will come over in a couple of days. I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's for your Highness's business." Shen Rouruo said, "I have already expressed my feelings to Mrs. Wei."

"Mrs. Wei is not someone who would make things difficult for others, but if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling to stop, there is nothing she can do." Mrs. Shen said with a frown.

"Aunt, what should we do?" Shen Rouruo asked anxiously.

Mrs. Shen patted Shen Rouruo on the back and said, "Before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asks His Majesty for permission, you should decide your marriage. Leave this matter to me."

Shen Rouruo's face turned pale, "So urgent..."

"This is the only solution out there. You should rest well at home these days and don't go out." Mrs. Shen instructed. After that, she strode out of the house without even listening to what Shen Rouruo said.

Is it possible that she really has no chance of being with the man she admires in this life? Shen Rouruo thought bitterly.

No, she didn't want to be arranged to marry like that. Even if no one was optimistic and everyone was strongly against it, she would still give it a try!

……

After returning from the Prince Ping'an Palace, Wei Bingyan not only had to be wary of Shen Rouruo, but also kept wondering when Princess Ping'an would look for her to inquire about the egg-yolk peony.

She knew that after Princess Ping'an regained her composure, she would be able to see that although the peony was a little different from Mr. Ran's, it was definitely embroidered in the same way. There might be many people who could do velvet embroidery, but the velvet embroidery that Mr. Ran studied combined with his own outstanding characteristics was the only way.

However, three days and nights had passed, and there was still no news from Princess Ping'an. Wei Bingyan couldn't help but feel a little worried. Could it be that something had happened to her body due to the stimulation?

When Wei Bingyan was confused, someone came to the Prince Ping'an's Mansion and wanted to invite Wei Bingyan to the mansion. Princess Ping'an wanted to talk to her.

Mrs. Wei seemed to have expected this day to come, and there was no worry on her face. "Princess Ping'an is a kind and gentle person. Don't be nervous, and don't offend the princess. Don't be too out of control."

"Yes, mother!" Wei Bingyan said with a smile.

Wei Bingyan went there in the palace's carriage. The carriage was very elegant, with a huge blackboard covered with a layer of woolen cloth. Inside the carriage there was a large and comfortable couch, a few brocade cushions and a small table. The sturdy walls of the carriage, which was both durable and beautiful, were covered with light curtains hanging upside down. This must be the carriage of Princess Ping'an.

"Miss, what does Princess Ping'an want to see you for?" Bai Binghui asked curiously.

"I don't know." She also didn't know how much Princess Ping'an could predict.

Bai Binghui scratched her forehead.

It didn't take long for them to arrive at Prince Ping'an's mansion. As soon as they got off the carriage, two maids in bright clothes came over and bowed to Wei Bingyan, "Miss Wei."

Wei Bingyan knew them. She had seen them at a banquet before. They were the personal maids of Princess Ping'an.

"Miss Wei, the princess is waiting for you in the house." The two maids spoke crisply and led Wei Bingyan to the auspicious gate. They appeared in the main courtyard of the palace in a large emerald pottery glazed sedan chair.

This was the second time Wei Bingyan appeared in Prince Ping'an's Palace, but this time the feeling was different from the last time. She felt a little depressed this time.

"Miss Wei, please." The maid gently lifted the curtain for Wei Bingyan and invited Wei Bingyan into the house.

Before entering, Wei Bingyan smelled a strong scent of medicine.

She looked curiously at the woman half-lying on the soft bed, and was surprised to find that the Princess Ping'an she saw today was very different from the one she saw a few days ago. She seemed to be a few years older, the skin on her face had lost its moisture, and she looked very weak.

"Princess Ping'an." Wei Bingyan revealed a trace of regret deep in her heart. Princess Ping'an must have collapsed because of the stimulation caused by the handkerchief and the torture of illness!

"Get up and sit here." Princess Ping'an's voice was a little hoarse. She asked Wei Bingyan to sit on the wooden stool beside the bed. Although her face was very pale, her eyes were still kind and moist, without any airs.

Wei Bingyan sat down on the wooden stool obediently and said ashamedly: "Princess, you are wronged because of that handkerchief... It's my fault."

Princess Ping An smiled and asked the maids in the room to leave. She said softly, "The handkerchief is yours, but the embroidery method was taught to you by someone else, right?"

"Yes." Wei Bingyan no longer concealed the truth. How could she be so cruel as to watch Princess Ping'an in such grief?

"Did you learn it in Jinyun City?" Princess Ping'an asked softly, with a hint of hope in her eyes.

Wei Bingyan said: "It was Mr. Ran from the Women's College who taught me. Mr. Ran is very good at velvet embroidery. He always likes to embroider a huge egg-yellow peony flower in full bloom on his sleeves. It is embroidered with a large needlepoint peony. When he walks normally, the peony flower is shady and it feels like the real thing..."

She didn't dare to be sure that Mr. Ran was the daughter of Princess Ping'an, but seeing the hope in Princess Ping'an's eyes, she told her about Mr. Ran's daily interests and every word and action.

Princess Pingan listened and nodded gently, her eyes moistened. "Her name is Mr. Ran? What's her name?"

"Everyone in the college calls her Mr. Ran, but no one knows her exact last name," said Wei Bingyan.

"Did she also teach you how to make this egg-yolk-colored peony flower?" Princess Ping'an took out the handkerchief from her arms and gently stroked the small peony flower with trembling hands.

Wei Bingyan nodded.

Princess Ping An smiled with nostalgia, a mother who missed her daughter too much. After finally hearing the news about her daughter, she smiled with relief, "She is my daughter, Peony."

Such a result was not unexpected, but it was also unexpected. Wei Bingyan never knew what Mr. Ran's maiden name was. She thought there was a character called Ran. Since Mr. Ran's maiden name was Peony, then the origin of the surname Ran...

"Does she... have a child?" Princess Ping'an hesitated for a moment and asked slowly.

Wei Bingyan lowered her eyes and said, "I heard from others that Mr. Ran is a widow, but I haven't heard from others that he has children."

After hearing this, Princess Ping'an's expression changed drastically. She looked at Wei Bingyan with angry eyes and trembled in her voice, "She...she is a widow? She is so young... and she is..."

Before he could finish his words, Princess Ping'an rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Princess!" Wei Bingyan shouted and reached out her hand to press on Princess Ping'an's philtrum.

The maids outside heard what was happening and rushed in. Seeing the princess fainted, they shouted in a high-pitched voice, "Hurry up, go get the imperial physician."