Chapter 543 The Law of Rebirth
Princess Ning finally appeared when most of the young ladies had arrived.
Since the purpose of today's visit was to appreciate flowers and enjoy tea, each family brought their own flowers. As soon as Princess Ning appeared, the girls came forward one after another with flowers, saying auspicious words and presenting the flowers to Princess Ning.
Princess Ning would also reciprocate according to the flowers given. Most of the girls received a box of pastries and a velvet flower that was only available in the palace. Only Shen Wantang received a jade hairpin, which was different from the others.
Princess Ning even pulled Shen Wantang aside for a few more words, asking her what books she had read and testing her knowledge of "Admonitions for Women" and "Instructions for Women".
When Shen Mingxuan saw that she had won the favor of Princess Ning, her eyes turned red with jealousy.
The other girls also looked at Shen Wantang with different expressions; some were jealous, some mocked, and some pitied her.
Shen Wantang didn't take these gazes to heart. Just like in her previous life, she answered Princess Ning's questions in a proper and respectful manner, neither humble nor arrogant.
After answering the questions and receiving the return gift, Shen Wantang lowered her head and sat down next to Madam Qi.
Her demeanor and manners were impeccable.
Princess Ning nodded in satisfaction and said meaningfully, "I like well-behaved and polite girls. That's what a good family's daughters should be like. Unlike some girls who have no manners at all, who have given up all sense of propriety and shame, and are despicable!"
Everyone present knew that she was cursing Chu Yanluo, who had recently become the talk of the town in Beijing.
Chu Yanluo was despised and ridiculed by countless people. Everyone knew she was no good, but Prince Xiao just happened to like her. Who could say that he was a good person?
What good man would like someone like Chu Yanluo?
Several families came today because they didn't want to offend Prince Ning and Princess Ning. Among those present, not many genuinely wanted to marry Xiao Qingyuan.
The Prince Ning's mansion is indeed incredibly prestigious, and marrying into it would mean enjoying a life of luxury. However, the problem is that Xiao Qingyuan is not even in the mansion; he has become a monk. Wouldn't marrying into it mean living a life of widowhood?
As everyone was looking at each other with different expressions, a commotion suddenly broke out outside, and then a person rushed into the flower hall.
Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that this person had an upright posture, extremely handsome features, and an indescribably noble air!
Isn't this Xiao Qingyuan, the heir apparent who has already become a monk? Why is he home?
Princess Ning was also surprised and delighted by her son's sudden return. She stood up and grabbed her son's hand, asking, "Yuan'er, have you... returned to secular life? You're not going to become a monk anymore?"
"Yes, Mother, I will no longer become a monk. I will live at home from now on!"
Princess Ning could hardly believe her ears; she almost cried with joy: "Really? That's wonderful! That's wonderful, Yuan'er, you've finally come to your senses!"
She had tried to persuade and even begged her son, but he wouldn't listen and insisted on becoming a monk. If she hadn't specifically spoken to the abbot of Fazhen Temple and told him not to shave Xiao Qingyuan's head, her son would already be bald!
Upon hearing that Xiao Qingyuan was no longer going to be a monk, everyone present immediately became interested. Several ladies even brought their daughters forward to congratulate Princess Ning and to let their daughters make a good impression on Xiao Qingyuan.
Qi Shi was no exception. She ordered Shen Wantang to wait where she was, while she took Shen Mingxuan to greet Xiao Qingyuan.
Unfortunately, Xiao Qingyuan ignored them all. His gaze passed over the crowd that had gathered around him and fell on Shen Wantang, who was sitting alone in her seat.
Shen Wantang glanced at Xiao Qingyuan indifferently, then looked away and lowered her head to drink her tea.
Her face remained expressionless, but she already knew in her heart—Xiao Qingyuan had also been reborn.
Shen Wantang was somewhat suspicious. Could it be that Gu Qianhan was right, and the key to rebirth was her? How come all the reborn people are connected to her?
She had previously only speculated that people who could be reborn were probably extremely unwilling to accept their fate before they died, or that they had someone or something they were extremely reluctant to part with, so they would live again with their memories intact.
Shen Mingxuan died in prison the first time with extreme resentment, which is why she returned with her memories intact.
When she died the second time, she felt no resentment. She thought she had won Liao Youhe's love. When she died in Liao Youhe's hands in a daze, she probably felt very satisfied and happy because she had no obsessions. So this time she had no memory of it.
When Xiao Qingyuan died the first time, he must have had obsessions and resentment, but he did not return with his memories. Instead, after he died the second time, he returned with his memories.
The only difference is that when he died the first time, he had no interaction with Shen Wantang, but he did the second time.
As Shen Wantang held the teacup, a clear pattern of rebirth emerged in her mind: first, he had a deep obsession before he died; second, he had interacted with her before he died.
If that's really the case—
A wave of emotion surged within Shen Wantang's heart. Ah Ning!
Did A Ning also return with her memories?
Shen Wantang didn't want to stay in the Ning Prince's Mansion for even a second longer; she wanted to go to the Duke's Mansion!
She tightened her grip on the teacup, trying to figure out how to escape, when suddenly a tall figure appeared in front of her.
"Shen Wantang".
Xiao Qingyuan called out Shen Wantang's given name, causing everyone in the flower hall to look over. Even Princess Ning looked surprised, not understanding why her son knew Shen Wantang's name when he had just returned.
Shen Wantang cursed him in her heart, but she had no choice but to stand up and politely bow to him: "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Shen Wantang, you don't remember me? Is it that only I have memories, and you don't?"
A collective gasp filled the air, and everyone involuntarily widened their eyes and pricked up their ears.
What's going on?!
This illegitimate daughter of the Shen family actually knew Prince Xiao long ago?
No wonder Prince Xiao's attitude towards her was completely different from his attitude towards others!
So many of them were talking to Xiao Qingyuan, but he ignored them all and didn't respond to a single word. Instead, he walked up to Shen Wantang and took the initiative to talk to her!
Shen Mingxuan, who was standing to the side, could no longer suppress her jealousy. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, she would have stepped forward to scold Shen Wantang.
Only Shen Wantang looked at Xiao Qingyuan with a blank expression, her tone filled with confusion: "Isn't this the first time I've met the young master today? Has the young master mistaken me for someone else?"
Xiao Qingyuan frowned and looked at her for a while, then said coldly, "I don't care whether you have any memories or not, but I'm telling you, I already married you in my past life, and I can never marry you again in this life. No matter how much my mother likes you, it's useless!"
"The person I truly love is Nan Shi, and I will marry her no matter what! This time, no one can stop me!"
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