Bianjing City.

The people excitedly ran into the streets to witness this astonishing sight.

The fear and anxiety of last night have vanished.

The streets are filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. Birds fly high, and the starry sky is like a beautiful painting.

"Look at the purple light, it's coming from the palace, and it even has a golden glow."

"Is the Purple Spirit Pearl lighting up?"

"It's incredible. It's been a hundred years, and I'm actually able to see it in my lifetime."

"Yes, yes, I'll have to inform our ancestors later."

The people shouted loudly, and everyone couldn't help but share the beautiful scenery before them.

Even toddlers who can't walk can't help but grin.

The maids of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion all abandoned their masters and ran straight to the main gate, eager to witness this rare sight.

The old lady didn't sit properly on the bed and fell off with a thud.

With a "crack," the arm shattered.

"ah--"

Zou Shuang'er couldn't wake up from her dream; she lay there lifeless, as if her soul had been ripped out.

Zou Wanqing ran to the gate of the mansion, looked at the scenery, and her eyes flashed with jealousy.

Who on earth woke her up and dared to steal her credit?!

It was clearly she who burned the peace charm she had drawn in the courtyard that caused the spirit pearl to appear.

Damn it!

Despite his discomfort, the Marquis of Zhenbei had his servant help him to the gate of his mansion.

Upon seeing such a sight, his eyes shone with excitement, and he was about to return to the palace.

Suddenly he remembered that he was to bring his family to court for a sacrificial ceremony today.

"Where is Madam?" he asked the servant beside him, his voice trembling.

The servant said, "Master, you haven't woken up all day. Madam had no choice but to take Miss and Young Master to the palace by herself, since she couldn't disobey the imperial decree."

"What?" The Marquis of Zhenbei looked incredulous, then asked nervously, "Which young master... did he bring?"

"The second young master and the third young master."

The Marquis of Zhenbei's bloodshot eyes were wide open, and his blood was boiling inside him.

He clenched his fist tightly under his sleeve.

He asked through gritted teeth:

Why aren't the eldest and fourth young masters going along?

"Reporting to Master, it seems that the eldest son and the eldest daughter-in-law had a quarrel, and the second son is possessed by an evil spirit. Madam has gone to inquire about them one by one."

The Marquis of Zhenbei felt dizzy and weakly waved to him.

The servant helped him back to his bed.

"At midnight, I think I heard the gates of the mansion being opened. Has anything happened?"

He felt as if Ye Lanyin was beside him last night, and he seemed to happily engage in sexual intercourse with her.

But when he opened his eyes today, he was sick. It seems he had been overthinking things.

"Reporting to your master, nothing happened last night."

"I just heard that there was a ghost bride last night who seemed to be dragging a mortal to get married, and it's causing quite a stir outside."

Marquis Zhenbei frowned.

A marriage between a human and a ghost?

"Yes." The servant nodded.

"You actually believe such nonsense? Help me to get ready, I need to go to the palace."

"My lord, Madam said you don't need to go to the palace. She asked His Majesty for leave on your behalf."

"real?"

Marquis Zhenbei was somewhat relieved; it seemed that Ye Lanyin still cared about him.

This reminded him of the night before, when he was haunted by a ghost and a woman who looked exactly like Ye Lanyin appeared and saved him.

"Yes, sir, please get some rest."

"Alright, go out. Go and see what happened to the Fourth Young Master and the Eldest Young Master."

"yes."

…

The palace hall was filled with excitement.

Ye Lanyin was afraid that the Regent would get tired of carrying her, so she took her daughter from his arms.

The Regent hurriedly pulled his warm palm away from Ye Lanyin's cold fingers.

"Madam Lin is blessed; this child is destined for greatness."

Ye Lanyin said, "Your Majesty flatters me. Wanwan is lazy and loves to eat. My only wish in this life is for her to be safe and healthy."

As she spoke, she handed the child to her personal maid, Huaxin.

When the Regent's gaze fell upon the broken milk jug in Hua Xin's hand, he couldn't help but frown.

"Madam Lin, the baby's bottle needs to be changed every month. I wonder if you'll be too busy to go over there..."

He phrased it quite tactfully.

Ye Lanyin glanced at the milk pot and said with a smile, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. Wanwan has grown attached to this milk pot and doesn't want us to replace it, which is why we haven't changed it."

For some reason, the Regent felt a pang of sympathy for the woman before him.

He lightly shook off the things in his mind that were none of his concern.

"The Spirit Pearl has lit up. My beloved ministers, you may all return home. Celebrate the Ghost Festival as usual."

The Holy Emperor walked in through the main hall entrance, and when he saw Ye Lanyin and the Regent standing together, he was overjoyed.

Good news, good news.

Good things should come in pairs!

Having received the Emperor's approval, the ministers excitedly headed towards the palace gate, eager to return and share their joy.

The entire process was witnessed by the Eldest Princess, Han Nianyu, and Madam Sheng.

The three of them understood without saying a word, and covered their mouths to chuckle.

Such good fortune is likely to be lost by the Marquis of Zhenbei.

After many people left, only Ye Lanyin and the Regent remained in the main hall.

Their eyes were filled with tenderness, as if they wanted to see through each other's gazes and explore each other's hearts.

"you…"

"you…"

The two spoke in unison.

The Regent coughed, his fist pressed against his lips. "Madam Lin, please speak plainly."

Ye Lanyin gave an awkward laugh.

"Your Majesty, thank you for lending us this place to rest that day."

"I quite like Chengyun, and Chang'an and Wanwan like him too. I wonder if it would be possible for him to come to our residence to play often?"

"He's the only child in the Regent's Palace, so it's good for him to play with other children his own age."

Seeing his worry, Ye Lanyin added, "Don't worry, with me here, he won't be harmed."

The regent pondered for a moment, then his deep voice emanated from his chest.

“There is a courtyard outside the Regent’s Palace. If Madam Lin doesn’t mind, you can take the children there to play.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Lanyin immediately agreed.

"Then I, on behalf of the children, thank the Regent."

"I wonder what the Regent wanted to say just now?"

The regent gazed at the simply dressed woman before him. Her stunningly beautiful face overlapped with the girl in his memory, stirring a stirring within him.

He said, "You...don't you remember the little cabin from that day?"

Ye Lanyin asked in confusion, "What does the Regent mean? This should be my first time going, right?"

Hearing her say this, the Regent sighed inwardly.

"That's true, it's so remote, why would Madam Lin go there?"

"It's getting late, Madam Lin, you should go back now."

"The Spirit Pearl has lit up; Madam Lin can rest assured."

Outside the main hall, the sky was ablaze with rosy light, and the dawn shone on Ye Lanyin's carriage as she returned home.

Lin Wanwan nestled peacefully in Ye Lanyin's arms and fell asleep.

Recalling her conversation with the Regent in the palace, Ye Lanyin always felt that there was something more to his words.

"Madam, we've arrived."