Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

Wei Bingyan did not go the next day, and this official business was handed over to Aunt Yin. Anxiang sent a heavy gift of congratulations to Li Yuyan on behalf of Xiao.

It was a very ordinary gift and would not arouse suspicion. Anyway, there were many people who gave Li Yuyan carefully prepared gifts. Wei Bingyan took Bai Binghui to the Prince Ping'an's Palace.

Princess Ping'an looked much better today than the last time she saw her. She was lying on the soft bed, chatting and laughing with the young woman in red sitting beside her. She looked up and saw Wei Bingyan, and immediately waved her hand vigorously, "Miss Wei is here, I was just talking about you."

The woman in red who had her back to Wei Bingyan turned around, revealing a pretty and charming face, smiling at Wei Bingyan.

"Princess Ping'an, Princess Mingyue." Wei Bingyan didn't expect that Princess Mingyue was also here. She bowed her head slightly and saluted respectfully.

Princess Mingyue stood up and walked to Wei Bingyan. "There is no one else here. There is no need for this set of formalities. You are Aunt Mudanhua's student, so you are one of us, right, Princess Princess?"

"What you said was correct, Miss Wei. Come and sit here." Princess Ping'an said with a smile.

Wei Bingyan had a good impression of Princess Mingyue to begin with. Now that she had said this, she didn't grit her teeth and insist on being polite. "Your Highness, the Princess looks very well today."

Princess Ping'an had no choice but to force a smile that was uglier than crying and said, "I've taken a lot of medicine these days, but none of them are as effective as your needles."

Princess Mingyue sat down next to Wei Bingyan, and tried to widen her watery eyes in confusion, "I heard from my aunt that you also have medical skills?"

Wei Bingyan actually felt a little annoyed at her impulsiveness that day, "It's just a little fur."

"Your little bit of fur is no longer fur compared to others," Princess Mingyue exclaimed. "When I first met you that day, I felt that you were different from the others, and it turned out to be true."

Princess Ping'an doted on Princess Mingyue's bright forehead and said, "How dare you talk like that? You're talking nonsense in front of the Queen Mother without even asking for the truth!"

Speaking of this, Princess Mingyue looked at Wei Bingyan with embarrassment and said in defense, "I just mentioned it unconsciously in front of the Queen Mother that day. The Queen Mother heard from others that you were the daughter of the Wei family, so she asked if you were engaged. I heard from others at the banquet that day that you were going to be engaged to Prince Li, so...

Later, the Empress Dowager went to ask Concubine Lu twice, but Concubine Lu said that the matter had not been arranged at all. I went to the palace to see the Empress Dowager the other day, and she...she seemed to be interested in arranging a marriage for you."

"This is one of the reasons why I came to look for you today!" Princess Ping'an glared at Princess Mingyue and said to Wei Bingyan, "The Empress Dowager is old now, so she is bound to be interested in men. Moreover, the Empress Dowager and your grandmother were close friends at that time, so she naturally paid more attention to you."

"But don't worry, the Empress Dowager will not match you up randomly. She will have to choose a good man you admire." Princess Mingyue said hurriedly.

Wei Bingyan listened dumbfoundedly to the conversation between Princess Ping'an and Princess Mingyue. She felt like she didn't hear a word clearly. "The Empress Dowager... wants to arrange a marriage for me?"

To whom? Why are so many people concerned about her marriage in this life? The Queen Mother and my grandmother are close friends. Could it be that I have really seen her before? Why don't I have any impression of her at all?

“Since Li Yunze believed the rumors, it means he doesn’t appreciate you. You shouldn’t feel sad for such a person.” Princess Mingyue felt that the Li family had been dragging their feet and not proposing to the Wei family because of Wei Bingyan’s previous reputation as a villain, and she didn’t have a good impression of Li Yunze.

Wei Bingyan licked her lips. She was not sad for Li Yunze. She was just worried about the Empress Dowager's engagement. However, since the Grand Master had agreed to her request before... there shouldn't be any problem.

Oh, it feels a bit messy!

Princess Ping'an looked at Wei Bingyan's face, which seemed to be in a dilemma, and sighed secretly. If other young ladies heard others say that the Empress Dowager was going to arrange a marriage for them, they would be so happy that they would not be able to remain calm like this little girl.

She patted Wei Bingyan's back and said softly, "The Queen Mother is just talking, it may not be true, so relax."

Wei Bingyan just smiled lightly, and her expression relaxed a little.

Princess Mingyue looked at her and said nothing more.

"After some time, we will bring your husband, Princess Mudan, back to the capital." Princess Ping'an's eyes revealed deep longing, and a kind smile rose high on her face.

"Mr. Ran...are you going back to the capital?" Wei Bingyan asked with surprise. Is Mr. Ran happy to come back?

"The prince has already gone to Jinyun City." said Princess Ping'an.

Wei Bingyan couldn't help but feel emotional when Prince Ping'an went to pick up Mr. Ran in person. She thought that when Mr. Ran left home, Princess Ping'an and his wife must have been heartbroken and helpless. After so many years, the only ones who could forgive their daughter for her willful indulgence at that time were her own parents.

"That's great." She couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of her heart. Mister Ran was alone in Jinyun City. Although there were many students in the college, she might not be happy, even though she didn't seem to be sad at all every day.

Princess Ping'an's smile became even gentler when she thought that she would be able to see her daughter soon.

After talking for a while in the room, Princess Mingyue felt bored and wanted to take Wei Bingyan out for a walk.

"You are the only one who can't sit down. The flowers in the small garden are in full bloom today. You can go for a walk." Princess Ping'an said with a smile, "I won't go. I have to tidy up the spacious courtyard for the peonies. I haven't lived here for many years, so some places need to be repaired."

……

Princess Mingyue took Wei Bingyan's hand and appeared in the small garden. She did not let the maids follow them closely. The two of them walked slowly. "Do you blame me for mentioning you in front of the Queen Mother?"

Hearing Princess Mingyue's firm question, Wei Bingyan turned around and looked at her, smiled faintly and said, "It was a bit strange before, but now that I think about it, maybe it's a blessing in disguise."

Princess Mingyue looked at her in confusion, "How can you lose something in one place and gain something in another?"

No longer having to worry about getting engaged to Li Yunze again, is this considered a blessing? Wei Bingyan smiled but said nothing.

"Actually, you don't want to be betrothed to Li Yunze, right?" Princess Mingyue asked.

"Why did Princess Mingyue say that?" Wei Bingyan asked with a smile.

"Don't call me Princess. You are Aunt Mudanhua's apprentice, and you are of the same generation as me. From now on, you can call me Mingyue and I will call you Bingyan. Where I lived before, there were not as many etiquettes as in the capital, and sometimes it was really unbearable." Mingyue said with a frown.

Wei Bingyan raised her head high and gave a bright smile, "Uh."

Mingyue immediately smiled and said, "You still don't tell the truth, do you not want to be betrothed to Li Yunze?"

"Prince Li, be careful that a wicked woman like me might ruin his reputation in the future. I know myself well, so I don't have the courage to climb up the social ladder." Wei Bingyan blinked at Mingyue and spoke cunningly.

"Great, I was actually a little worried because of my unintentional mistake..." Mingyue touched her nose, "I didn't expect the Empress Dowager to be so interested in your marriage."

"What does this have to do with Li Yunze?" Wei Bingyan asked confusedly.

Mingyue showed a look of disdain on her face. "I don't know how many people in the capital want to marry Li Yunze. There are so many concubines in the palace, and they all have their own ideas. Don't look at the empress dowager's age. In fact, she can see everything clearly. She feels that the Wei family and the Li family... are not very suitable for marriage."

Wei Bingyan was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something, and nodded with a smile.

"By the way, let's go to Huguo Temple together in a few days. I heard from others that that day is the opening anniversary of the temple. Let's go and watch the fun. I have been in the capital for so long, but I have never been to Huguo Temple." Mingyue said.

"Okay, if possible, can I invite another good friend to go with us?" Wei Bingyan asked.

"You are talking about Miss Ye, right?" Mingyue asked with a smile, "It's more lively when there are more people."

Wei Bingyan nodded with a smile, "I haven't been to Huguo Temple for a long time."

"Can you really use acupuncture for treatment? When did you learn it? Why are you interested in medical skills?" Mingyue remembered that Princess Ping'an had mentioned before that Wei Bingyan knew about medical skills and even knew about acupuncture, so she asked Wei Bingyan excitedly.

"I found it very interesting, so I learned it." Wei Bingyan replied with a smile, "Acupuncture can also beautify your face. If you want to beautify your face and nourish your skin, I will give you two needles."

Mingyue curled her lips hurriedly, "Let's not do that. However, the Empress Dowager has a headache from time to time. The imperial physician has prescribed a lot of medicine but it hasn't completely cured her. I'm not sure if your acupuncture will be helpful." After she finished speaking, she looked at Wei Bingyan with shining eyes.

Wei Bingyan almost choked, "The Empress Dowager is worth a ton of gold. I am just a small person, how dare I show off my skills in front of the Empress Dowager?"

"I'm just talking." Mingyue patted Wei Bingyan's shoulder and said with a smile.

The two little girls, who had become close friends at first sight, strolled around the garden talking and laughing for a long time. It was not until Princess Ping'an sent someone to call them back to eat that they would have no idea when they would have started again.

When Wei Bingyan left the Prince Ping'an Palace quickly, the sun had already set. After lunch, Princess Ping'an asked her to have acupuncture again. This time, the maid in the room was not as anxious as last time.

I always feel like something is going to happen.

……

Anxiang came to deliver congratulations to Li Yuyan on Xiao's orders. Li Yuyan is now the top scholar. In order not to disturb Mr. Baili's peaceful rest, he has moved out and lives in Guan's mansion.

The main gate was locked, and there were several carriages parked outside. It seemed that they were all here to congratulate Li Yuyan, but they were not allowed to enter.

Anxiang hesitated for a while, then lowered her head and went to knock on the door.

Many people stuck their heads out of the carriage, wanting to see who was going to knock on the door and whether they would be firmly refused.

The person who opened the door was Li Yuyan's servant Fusheng. He knew Anxiang and knew that she was Wei Bingyan's servant. "Hey, isn't this Miss Anxiang? But Miss Wei asked you to bring a gift to our master? Please come in quickly."

Anxiang wanted to say that it was the Madam who asked her to come, but she was afraid that if she said that, she would probably be stopped outside like everyone else.

Fusheng opened the door halfway, let Anxiang in, and then quickly closed it.

"Many people have come to look for our master these days. He has ordered the door to be closed and no visitors are allowed, but Miss Wei is not an outsider." Fusheng argued to Anxiang as he led her quickly into the spacious main hall.

Anxiang nodded and smiled without saying anything.

"You have to wait here for a while. The young master is talking to the fourth prince in the study. I'll go and report it." After Fusheng led Anxiang to the spacious main hall, he turned around and spoke.

Hearing that the Fourth Prince was also here, Anxiang felt a chill down her spine, and the hope deep in her heart was instantly extinguished by the cold water.