Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

At this moment, she was wearing a moon-white robe outlined with silver lines, and the collar was dotted with soft fox fur, which made her look even more gentle and charming under the firelight.

"Ms. Ye." Just at this moment, a gentle voice interrupted his thoughts. Turning his head, he saw Wang Jinyin slowly approaching and sitting next to him. "After seeing you today, I feel ashamed of myself. You really deserve the title of 'talented woman'."

Ye Yunzi bowed her head slightly and responded, "Miss Wang, you are too kind. Your piano skills are so refreshing and exciting, as if you can take people to the battlefield in person."

The two beauties chatted and laughed, attracting the attention of everyone around them.

The men couldn't help but whisper to each other, trying to judge who was better between the two, but they were evenly matched.

Among the crowd, Shen Siyan glanced over here inadvertently and immediately locked his eyes on the woman who was sitting alone, dressed simply but elegantly.

Just a silver plum blossom hairpin adorning his hair was enough to show his extraordinary temperament. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a smile.

Feeling the attention, Ye Yunzi also returned a faint glance. Their eyes met briefly, and a subtle atmosphere seemed to permeate the air.

At this moment, Wang Jinyin gently clenched the handkerchief in her hand, keenly capturing the changes in this moment. Although she felt unwilling in her heart, she still maintained a polite smile:

"By the way, regarding the precious fox fur you gave me before... I would like to give it to you in return with a silver moon sword passed down from my family. If you don't mind, I hope it can find a better home in your hands."

Ye Yunzi smiled and declined: "You are so polite. In fact, they are just some ordinary items. And your Moon Sword is so precious, I am afraid I can't afford this generous gift."

"In that case, please accept it. The best arrangement is to let the sword find its real owner." Wang Jinyin insisted.

In the end, Ye Yunzi accepted the gift.

The two women continued their conversation with warm smiles on their faces, but no one knew what they were thinking in their hearts.

Not far away, Rong Wanling opened her eyes wide in surprise. The two people who were secretly competing in the plum forest during the day seemed so harmonious at this moment. What was going on? Just as she was wondering, a shrill and high-pitched voice broke the silence.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone knelt down and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor!"

This was not the first time he had met the emperor.

Earlier, in Merlin, the emperor had appeared and generously bestowed some rare treasures.

He waved his hand and said in a dignified tone: "Everyone get up."

Standing next to the emperor is the queen, her temperament is gentle and noble.

Although there are traces of time between her eyebrows, her aura is still so strong that people dare not look directly at her.

Although the queen was born into a prominent family, her fate was full of misfortunes. The eldest prince she gave birth to died young, and her second son was once made the crown prince, but was deposed for making a mistake and imprisoned in the cold palace for many years.

Everyone present understood that although the queen was still the mistress of the harem, with the rise of the new crown prince, her position might become nominal.

Following closely behind was Concubine Wu, as well as many concubines and princesses. Concubine Wu was arrogant, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and her momentum even overshadowed the queen.

She glanced at Baili Ye in the crowd. This handsome young man with an imperial demeanor made her smile even more.

Other concubines, such as Empress Xian, remained silent and just looked at the crowd below gently.

"Let's begin." With the emperor's gesture, everything began.

"The banquet officially begins!" As soon as the words fell, the bonfire got new fuel, the flames instantly rose, lighting up the dark night even brighter.

Delicious food was served one after another, and the aroma filled the air; musicians and dancers also joined in, bringing melodious music and graceful dances, which made people feel relaxed and happy, and completely immersed in the joy.

Ye Yunzi tasted the fruit wine in the glass. The aroma of the wine was fresh and elegant, very pleasant.

The emperor gazed at the dancers and whispered, "I still can't forget the sword dance I saw in Merlin today..."

"I heard that everyone is talking about Miss Ye's sword dance. What kind of style is it? It's a pity that I couldn't witness it with my own eyes." Concubine Wu said with a smile.

"Miss Ye's sword dance is indeed amazing, and Miss Wang's piano playing is also pleasant to the ears. The Emperor has decided to reward them. I wonder what good things they will be?" the Queen continued.

"They should indeed be rewarded well!" the emperor affirmed.

"Wang Jinyin, come forward to receive the reward."

Wang Jinyin received a precious guqin as a gift. The guqin was made of top-quality wood and was priceless. After thanking her, she slowly withdrew.

Then, "Ye Yunzi, please come forward."

Hearing the call, Ye Yunzi stood up and moved forward, and everyone's attention was focused on her.

She lowered her eyes, her face calm, and walked forward without looking around.

The emperor slowly took off the sword from his waist and placed it on the wooden tray.

The eunuch respectfully held the sword in front of Ye Yunzi.

This sudden reward shocked everyone present.

After all, this is the emperor's personal belongings.

Ye Yunzi carefully took the sword and knelt down to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

At this moment, Empress Xian's voice broke the silence: "I wonder if Miss Ye has been betrothed to someone?" Her question made everyone hold their breath, and their eyes all turned to Ye Yunzi.

She replied calmly, "Your Highness, I am still unmarried."

After hearing this, Empress Xian's mouth corners slightly raised, and she seemed quite satisfied with it.

Baili Yan noticed something strange and frowned, confused about Concubine Xian's intention.

The laughter and joy around the campfire continued, and everything seemed harmonious.

But Ye Yunzi felt a little uneasy. She looked for the veiled woman in the crowd but to no avail.

Why was this mysterious person not present? Who is she?

Full of doubts, Ye Yunzi left the table alone and strolled in the night breeze, trying to clear her mind.

Away from the hustle and bustle, she looked up at the starry sky, and the brilliance made her feel relaxed and happy.

Just as she was immersed in the tranquility, the sound of footsteps interrupted her thoughts.

When I turned around, it was Shen Yuming whom I met again after a long time.

"Mr. Shen, why did you come here instead of staying at the banquet to enjoy the singing and dancing?" Ye Yunzi asked softly.

Shen Yuming's eyes were deep and complex. "I brought you a piece of news. Ye Ziru passed away." His tone was flat, as if he was just stating a fact.

Then he added: "Even her unborn child was not spared."

When Ye Yunzi heard the news, she didn't feel too much ripples in her heart.

The memories that once caused her so much pain are now gone with the wind.

After divorcing Shen Yuming and her aunt and Ye Ziru receiving the punishment they deserved, she decided not to be bound by the shadow of the past.

At this moment, she just wants to look forward and embrace a brighter future.