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

Ping'er hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Miss, the palace is going to hold a flower-viewing banquet. It is said that it is to select concubines for the princes."

After hearing this, Ye Yunzi's expression remained calm, as if she didn't care about it. This confused Ping'er, because the news of Prince Jin's selection of a concubine should be a big shock to a lady who had been engaged before.

"Don't worry, the palace will not invite the Su family." Ye Yunzi said softly, trying to comfort Ping'er, and also as if she was comforting herself.

Ping'er understood that the young lady was hiding her emotions, but she also knew that the best choice at this moment was to obey the young lady's wishes. So, she quietly went to the warehouse to bring more books, hoping to help the young lady find the answer to the Phoenix Mark.

When Ping'er left, Ye Yunzi's mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. She thought of Shen Siyan, the man who had whispered to her under the tree. His voice seemed to still echo in her ears, warm and real. Ye Yunzi thought, maybe I should find some books about garden design to read, so that my mind can be temporarily freed from these troubles.

The Rong family was powerful and controlled the military power. The original plan was to marry Rong Lingya to the fourth prince, but an unexpected scandal not only disrupted everything, but also angered the thirteenth princess. The matter was eventually suppressed, but Rong Lingya was frightened and mentally ill, and had to recuperate at home.

As time went by, after much effort, Rong Lingya gradually returned to normal, but she was full of resentment towards Ye Yunzi, who had embarrassed herself. Fortunately, the Fourth Prince was dead, and the Thirteenth Princess was no longer a threat. The Rong family thought the time was right and planned to let Rong Lingya participate in the upcoming flower viewing banquet to restore her reputation.

Madam Rong encouraged gently: "Ya'er, you must perform well at this flower-viewing banquet. You are the pride of the Rong family and will definitely attract the attention of the princes." Rong Lingya nodded silently, understanding that only through marriage can the shame of the past be completely washed away.

Although time has diluted the memories of many people, there are still occasional discussions about her past. Rong Lingya's hatred for Ye Yunzi has not diminished. She believes that all the misfortunes are due to this woman. At this time, she has an idea and hopes to get help from Concubine Zhao.

"Mother, I want to go and pay a visit to Concubine Zhao before the flower viewing banquet," Rong Lingya said, "She has received favors from our family before, so maybe she can help."

Mrs. Rong was a little worried, but she agreed after seeing her daughter's determination. After all, Concubine Zhao had always been quite fond of Rong Lingya, so it was a good thing to get in touch with her in advance.

When Rong Lingya left the room, she ran into her eldest brother Rong Mingxuan. His cold gaze made Rong Lingya shrink her neck involuntarily. "Brother..." she called softly.

"What is your purpose in looking for Concubine Zhao?" Rong Mingxuan asked directly. He could see the restlessness in his sister's eyes.

Rong Lingya twisted the corner of her clothes guiltily, trying to hide her intentions, "It's just a small matter...Brother, I promise I won't cause any trouble."

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Under Rong Mingxuan's gaze, Rong Lingya finally revealed the truth: "I would like to ask Concubine Zhao to send a message to the Su family, inviting them to the flower viewing banquet."

Rong Mingxuan frowned after hearing this. He knew that his sister's thoughts were not simple, but he also understood that at this critical juncture, any action needed to be done with caution.

Rong Mingxuan's brows frowned inadvertently.

Rong Lingya was holding back a lot of anger, and this time she was determined to embarrass Ye Yunzi to dispel the resentment in her heart. In her opinion, this was just a small lesson for the other party, and it was no big deal. She pouted, as if she was the one who was wronged.

However, Rong Mingxuan didn't think so. "As the most beloved daughter of the Rong family, why bother with the young lady of the Su family? She didn't hinder you." His words made Rong Lingya open her eyes wide, full of surprise - she didn't expect her eldest brother to speak for Ye Yunzi.

"Brother, how can you say good things for her? Have you also been deceived by her?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt in Rong Lingya's voice, and the whole person was as nervous as a cat whose tail was stepped on.

"Don't talk nonsense." Rong Mingxuan responded.

"Then why are you defending her?" Rong Lingya asked.

Rong Mingxuan felt annoyed by his sister's question. If it weren't for the sake of family affection, he really didn't want to waste his words. He silently compared in his heart, if Rong Lingya could be half as smart as Ye Yunzi, it would be great. But the reality is obviously not as good as expected.

"I have warned you before. There is a clear gap between you and other daughters of noble families. You only need to focus on your own path and don't have to care about others." Rong Mingxuan's face gradually became cold. "Haven't you learned your lesson from the last incident?"

Rong Lingya couldn't help shrinking her neck, recalling the punishment she suffered for targeting Ye Yunzi - being trapped in the backyard for several months. She opened her mouth, but couldn't find a suitable answer.

"I won't repeat myself. If something similar happens again next time, I will not interfere." After leaving this sentence, Rong Mingxuan turned and left.

Rong Lingya stood there, feeling cold in her hands and feet. Why did even her eldest brother seem to favor Ye Yunzi? She was of such a noble status, why should she endure such humiliation?

At the same time, Baili Yan received an imperial edict to enter the palace. He knew that this summons was most likely for the selection of the imperial concubine. According to convention, before the flower viewing banquet, the palace would prepare portraits of the candidates for them to review and select. The flower viewing banquet was the occasion for the final confirmation of the candidate.

Baili Yan had an ambition. He wanted to marry a powerful woman to help him in his career.

When entering Fanghua Palace, Baili Yan's steps suddenly stopped. He was not the first person to arrive.

Concubine Zhao was holding a scroll and handing it to Shen Siyan, introducing softly: "Prince Jin, this is Miss Xu Hanyan from the Prime Minister's Mansion. She is a famous talented woman in the capital, knowledgeable, and dignified..." But Shen Siyan's expression was calm, and he had no interest in the many portraits in front of him.

Concubine Zhao was worried, and the emperor ordered her to choose a woman of equal status for Prince Jin. She carefully selected several beauties and ordered a painter to draw a portrait for Prince Jin to review, but Prince Jin seemed indifferent.

"Your Highness, this girl is extremely beautiful..." Concubine Zhao persuaded softly, hoping that Prince Jin would show some appreciation.

But Prince Jin already had someone in his heart, no matter how beautiful other women were, it was difficult to impress him. He originally planned to ask his father for a marriage, but the sudden flower viewing banquet disrupted his plan. Prince Jin had to wait patiently and do it after the banquet. He just glanced at the scroll and looked away. Seeing this, Concubine Zhao became even more worried.