However, just as she was about to swing her hand, Hongye reached out in time and firmly blocked her movement.

As Hongye tightened her grip, Gu Qinlian immediately let out a heart-wrenching scream: "Ah, my hand! Let go of me, let go!"

Gu Qinlan gave a slight nod, and Hongye released Gu Qinlan. She said with a puzzled look, "So-called rebirth? What nonsense are you spouting? Besides, why would I deceive you? Back then, you were so eager to marry Ji Yinli, and I clearly tried to dissuade you. You insisted on marrying him and even warned me not to ruin your plans. Now that you've decided to live, you're blaming me. Isn't that absurd!"

It's you!

Gu Qinlian was extremely agitated: "Don't try to deceive me anymore! You clearly experienced rebirth just like me! You suffered at Ji Yinli's hands in your past life, which is why you're trying to take revenge on me!"

Gu Qinlan frowned and turned to Hongye, instructing, "Quickly fetch a doctor. The Second Miss has suffered a series of misfortunes and has become mentally unstable, talking nonsense. Also, be sure to keep this news under wraps; the Gu family cannot afford any more turmoil."

Hongye immediately agreed and turned to leave.

Gu Qinlian shouted excitedly, "I'm not crazy! I'm perfectly sober! Gu Qinlian, you must have experienced rebirth, you must have!"

Gu Qinlan gently rubbed her temples and asked, "Gu Qinlian, you keep talking about being reborn, saying that I deceived you, schemed against you, and took revenge on you. Then tell me, why exactly would I treat you this way?"

Faced with Gu Qinlan's calm and indifferent gaze, Gu Qinlan couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

In her past life, she always thought she was superior, manipulating Gu Qinlan at will. Not only did she steal her beloved, but she also sent her illegitimate son to be raised by Gu Qinlan, usurping the status of the eldest legitimate son.

If it weren't for that final accident, according to her plan, after Gu Qinlan died from poisoning, she would have been taken into Ji Yinli's family as his second wife, and her son would have been able to call her "mother" with dignity.

Unfortunately, all these wonderful plans were always ruined by Gu Qinlan!

Why is this wicked woman always my enemy?

Gu Qinlan's face was full of a wry smile, as if she had heard the most absurd joke in the world: "Alright, since you put it that way, let's assume that we have both been reincarnated. But ask yourself honestly, what wrong have I done to you in this life? Have I ever harmed you? Have I ever harbored any ill will towards you?"

Gu Qinlian's face was contorted with rage, her eyes blazing with fury: "You dare say you didn't?! Why would I fall into a marriage trap with Ji Yinli?"

Gu Qinlan finally lost her temper and said sternly, "Wasn't it you who couldn't wait to throw yourself into his arms? Do I need to help you review that ugly scene again? You were afraid that I would compete with you, so you even took matters into your own hands and secretly met with Ji Yinli, causing a huge scandal. And you're blaming me for this scandal?"

Gu Qinlian was speechless for a moment, unable to refute.

But she immediately seized on another thread: "Then tell me, what about the commotion on my wedding day? You can't deny it!"

Gu Qinlan's face darkened, and her tone turned icy: "Gu Qinlian, you should at least have some sense of shame! If I hadn't stood up for you that day, you might already be your cousin's concubine, or banished to the cold palace, spending your days alone with a Buddhist lamp!"

"If I really wanted to harm you, why would I go through all this trouble? Wouldn't it be easier to just let you fend for yourself? If you were in my shoes, wouldn't you have offered your help?"

Gu Qinlian was speechless. She knew perfectly well that she would never lend a helping hand, but would instead take advantage of the situation.

But she still refused to give up, her voice weak as she questioned, "Then... what about the Zheng family? They're clearly not the kind of people with bad character! There's not a single good person in that family, so why are they so fond of her?"

Gu Qinlan sighed deeply and said earnestly, "How could you have such prejudice? Did they really hurt you? Although they did make mistakes, they are by no means evil people. As long as I treat them patiently and sincerely, I can naturally win their sincerity in return. What's so difficult about that?"

"Gu Qinlian, in dealing with people, you should still have some sincerity and conscience. Don't doubt the happiness of others just because your own life is a mess. In your spare time, you should reflect on yourself and see if you really brought this upon yourself!"

"Now that I've said this much, you'd better watch yourself. If you continue with these absurd statements, I'll have to ask a Taoist priest to exorcise your inner demons."

After saying that, Gu Qinlan walked past her and left resolutely.

Gu Qinlian stood there, stunned, staring blankly at Gu Qinlan's departing figure, unable to react for a long time.

Could it be that she's misunderstood?

Did Gu Qinlan not get reborn?

Yes, if Gu Qinlan were also reborn, she would never be so calm and collected. Putting myself in her shoes, if I were Gu Qinlan, I would definitely not hesitate to put those who had plotted against me to death.

With Gu Qinlan's methods, putting someone to death would be incredibly easy.

It seems I did indeed make a misjudgment.

Gu Qinlian suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had unloaded a heavy burden.

It truly terrified her!

When she began to have doubts and suspected that Gu Qinlan might also be a reborn person, the fear in her heart was indescribable.

It was only then that she realized her fear of Gu Qinlan had seeped into her very bones.

In her previous life, Gu Qinlan was exceptionally intelligent and managed the Ji family with great efficiency. Although she was unwilling to admit it, Ji Yinli's brilliant achievements were inextricably linked to Gu Qinlan's full support.

Later, she conspired with Ji Yinli to try to get rid of Gu Qinlan. Who could have imagined that even the dying Gu Qinlan would be able to perish together with her?

The terror and despair she felt when she was assassinated in her previous life still haunts her when she thinks about it.

Thank goodness, Gu Qinlan was not a reborn person.

Otherwise, she would probably have to flee for her life.

However, amidst her relief, Gu Qinlian felt a surge of intense dissatisfaction and resentment.

Why should that bitch be allowed to endure the abuse from the Zheng family?

And the Ji family too!

In the last century, under Gu Qinlan's management, the family was at its peak, and even she was deceived, thinking that the Ji family was a trustworthy family.

Thinking about how she fought to the death with the Zheng family in her previous life, and how she is entangled with the Ji family in this life, she felt an even greater surge of anger.

Why is it that Gu Qinlan can live a peaceful life no matter who she marries, while I am always caught in disputes and my life is a mess?

She didn't believe she was inferior to Gu Qinlan!

These people must be deliberately going against her!

Gu Qinlan's talk of exchanging sincerity for sincerity was nothing but a hollow joke in her eyes.

Why should she compromise herself to please those who make her unhappy?

There are clearly simpler and more direct methods!

Suddenly, Gu Qinlian had a flash of inspiration, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

Gu Qinlan stood in a corner at a distance, quietly observing Gu Qinlian's ever-changing expression, and couldn't help but smile slightly.